life science chapt. 3 Flashcards

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1
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is a solid that has atoms arranged in a repeated pattern

A

crystal

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2
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is the smallest piece of matter that can still be identified as that matter

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atom

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3
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forms when melted rock cools and becomes solid

A

igneous rocks

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4
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forms from small pieces of rocks and minerals that are cemented together

A

sedimentary rocks

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5
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forms from rock that has been changed by high temperature,high pressure,and hot liquids and gases

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metamorphic rocks

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6
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is a series of actions that changes rocks from one type to another

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rock cycle

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