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| Weathering and Erosion --> Sediments --> Compaction and Cementation |
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| Melting --> Magma --> Cooling and Hardening |
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Definition
the process that carries the small pieces of rock formed by weathering to a new location |
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Definition
the process in which dissolved minerals seep into deposits of sediments, fill in open spaces (pores), and binds them together like glue or cement |
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the actions of water, wind, and ice that continuously break larger rock into smaller pieces |
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the process in which the force of gravity causes sediments to settle and form layers |
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Convergent
Oceanic/Continental |
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Definition
Volcanic Mountains
Trenches
Subduction |
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Term
Convergent
Continental/Continental |
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Definition
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Oceanic/Oceanic
Oceanic/Continental
Continental/Continental |
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Sea-floor spreading
Mid ocean Ridges |
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Definition
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Convergent
Oceanic/Oceanic |
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Definition
Island Arcs
Trenches
Subduction |
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