classify rosks Flashcards
1
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rocks
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A naturally formed combination and other natural materials.
2
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minerals
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a solid, naturally formed substance that always has the same composition and the same properties.
3
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sediment
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the dirt and stuff that settles to the bottom of liquids, or is carried and then deposited by water, wind , or ice.
4
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sedimentary
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rock formed from compacted sediment.
5
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Igneous
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rock formed magma or lava
6
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metamorphic
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rock formed from existing rock; heat and pressure cause the minerals to form new combinations or crystals.
