A measure of the pull of gravity on an object; changes with location

The process of moving sediments to a new location, usually through wind or water.

If rock gets hot enough as it moves deep in Earth's surface, it can eventually turn into molten rock (magma)

The cooling of magma or lava into igneous rock. The process can be slow(millions of years) or relatively fast (minutes).

Sediments accumulate together as they are dropped off in the same locations. Formation of layers.

The process of breaking rocks into smaller pieces called sediments.

Over time sediments are compacted as more and more pile together. The upper layers apply pressure to the lower layers, pressing them together.

Forces within the Earth stretch and squash rock, applying heat and pressure and changing the way the matter is structured.

Particles of rock laid down in a a new location, usually in layers. Heavier pieces drop first.

States that layers form with oldest on bottom and youngest on top.

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