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Sedimentary
Igneous
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These rocks are made from previously formed rocks
What is metamorphic
100
The first step of creating sedimentary rocks
What is weathering/erosion
100
what reaction series describes the creation of igneous rocks?
Bowen's Reaction Series
100
metamorphic rocks like gneiss that have layers or bands, banded rocks are classified as _____
What is foliated
100
are biochemical sedimentary rocks minerals
no
200
These rocks are formed through lithification and cementation
What is sedimentary
200
Can physical weathering change the chemistry of a rock
no
200
can physical weathering change a rock chemically?
What is no
200
what type of metamorphism occurs when magma touches solid rock like an igneous intrusion
What is contact metamorphism
200
which element will stop the Bowen's Reaction Series if it is not present
What is silicone
300
This type of rock is normally found near volcanic activity
What is Igneous
300
The formal name of sediments being cemented together
What is lithification
300
what type of igneous rock indicates the presence of diamonds
kimberlite which is a type of peridotite
300
when high temperature and pressure affect large areas of Earth's crust to create metamorphic rock, it is called
What is regional metamorphism
300
what type of erosion does not separate sediments by size
What is glaciers
400
These rocks are typically found near fault lines
What is metamorphic
400
what grain size classification of sedimentary rock is porous?
What is Clastic medium-grained
400
what are the four rocks created from the discontinuous series in order from first to last
What is Olivine, Pyroxene, Amphibole, Biotite
400
what causes the extreme pressures needed for a metamorphic rock to be created?
pressure from deep burial or from compression during mountain building
400
how can a metamorphic rock become an igneous rock
it must melt into magma and then cool off into an igneous rock
500
These rocks can be described as either intrusive or extrusive
What is igneous
500
Sandstone often has visible horizons of differing colors. what term is used to describe this horizontal layering?
What is bedding
500
what term is used to describe the changing composition of magma as igneous rocks are formed?
What is fractionation
500
when very hot water reacts with rocks and alters its chemical and mineral composition, what type of metamorphism takes place
What is hydrothermal metamorphism
500
name at least 7 of the most common elements found in Earth's crust
What is Al, Ca, Na, K, Fe, Mg, Si, O