Earth Science Chapter 2 Vocab Flashcards
1
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crystal
A
a crystal is a solids that have atoms arranged in a repeating pattern
2
Q
atom
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an atom is the smallest piece of matter that can still be identified as matter
3
Q
igneous rock
A
it forms when melted rock cools and becomes solid
4
Q
sedimentary rock
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sedimentary rock forms from small materials that are cemented together
5
Q
metamorphic
A
rock forms by temp. pressure hot gasses
6
Q
rock cycle
A
is a series of actions that changes rock from 1 type to another
