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Geology Rocks and Mass Wasting
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What is the rock cycle?
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A continuous and dynamic process that illustrates how the three main types of rocks—igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic—are formed, transformed, and recycled through Earth's geological processes.
2
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Does the rock cycle follow a fixed or low path?
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No, it is caused by constant interactions among Earth's internal and external forces.
3
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What are the three main types of rocks involved in the rock cycle?
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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
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How are igneous rocks primarily formed in the rock cycle?
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Through cooling of magma or lava.
5
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What processes convert igneous rocks into sediment?
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Weathering and erosion.
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How are sedimentary rocks formed from sediment?
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Through compaction and cementation.
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What transforms existing rocks into metamorphic rocks?
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Heat and pressure.
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What relates igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks to each other?
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The rock cycle.
9
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What is a primary engineering use of granite?
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Building and countertops.
10
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What is rhyolite suitable for as an aggregate?
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Fill-in construction and building material.
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In which industry is rhyolite used besides construction?
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Road industries.
12
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What decorative use does rhyolite have?
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Rock in landscaping.
13
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What tools is rhyolite used for?
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Cutting tool and abrasive.
14
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What is andesite used for in road construction?
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General road construction.
15
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What artistic uses does andesite have?
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Creation of monuments, statues, and sculptures.
16
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What property do zeolites have for medical use?
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Blood-clotting properties.
17
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Where have zeolites been used besides medicine?
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In the military.
18
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How does potassium help maintain heartbeat?
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Helps maintain a steady heartbeat.
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What does potassium balance in the body?
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Fluids in the body.
20
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How does potassium assist muscles?
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Helps make muscles contract.
21
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What potential benefits does potassium have for bones and blood pressure?
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May benefit bones and blood pressure.
22
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What does sodium balance in the body?
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Fluids in the body.
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How does sodium help nerve function?
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Helps send nerve impulses.
24
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What is a slump in the context of landslides?
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The ground moves downward along a curved surface.
25
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What defines a slide in landslides?
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Rock or soil moves along a flat plane.
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What occurs in a debris slide?
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Loose materials slide downhill.
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What is one common cause of debris slides involving water?
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Saturated soil due to prolonged rain.
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How can human activity cause debris slides?
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Undercutting of slopes by rivers or human excavation.
29
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What natural event shakes slopes to cause debris slides?
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Earthquake shaking.
30
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What is a mudslide or mudflow?
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A fast-moving river of water mixed with soil, clay, ash, and debris that behaves like wet cement moving down a slope.