The Rock Cycle Flashcards
1
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Rock
A
A naturally occurring solid mixture of one or more minerals or organic matter.
2
Q
Rock Cycle
A
The series of processes in which a rock forms,changes from one type to another, is destroyed, and formed again by geological processes.
3
Q
Erosion
A
The process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one location to another.
4
Q
Deposition
A
The process in which materials lay down.
5
Q
Composition
A
The act of combining parts or elements to form a whole.
6
Q
Texture
A
The visual and especially tactile quality of a surface.
