Ch. 7 The Rock Cycle Word Scramble
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| Term | Definition |
| Mineral | Solid substance that occurs naturally in rocks or in the ground |
| Rock | Solid substance made of one or more minerals |
| Igneous Rock | Type of rock that forms from melted rock that cools and hardens |
| Sedimentary Rock | Type of rock that forms when layers of sediment are pressed together |
| Metamorphic Rock | Type of rock that forms when heat or pressure change an existing rock |
| Rock Cycle | Sequence of processes that change rocks from one type to another over long periods |
| Weathering | Breaking down of rocks on Earth's surface into smaller pieces |
| Erosion | Process of moving sediment from one place to another |
| Humus | The remains of decayed plants or animals in the soil |
| Horizon | Layer in the soil |
| Bedrock | Solid rock that forms Earth's surface |
| Sand | Largest particles that make up soil |
| Clay | Smallest particles that make up soil |
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