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topic 1: the rock cycle Flashcards

1
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What happens before the deposition of sediment?

A

Erosion & transport.

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2
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What happens after the deposition of sediment?

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Burial & compaction.

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3
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What happens before burial and compaction of sediment?

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Deposition of sediment.

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What happens after the burial and compaction of sediment?

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Sedimentary rocks form.

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5
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What happens after the formation of sedimentary rock?

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Deformation and metamorphism.

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What happens after deformation and metamorphism of sedimentary rock?

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The formation of metamorphic rock.

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7
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What happens after the formation of metamorphic rock?

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Melting.

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8
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What happens after melting?

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Crystallisation of magma.

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9
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What happens after the crystallisation of magma?

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Formation of igneous rock.

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10
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What happens after the formation of igneous rock?

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Weathering of rocks at the surface.

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What happens after weathering of rocks at the surface?

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Erosion & transport.

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