Rock Cycle

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What type of rock forms when molten rock cools and solidifies?

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Igneous rock.

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What are sedimentary rocks primarily composed of?

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Small particles of sediment.

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What type of rock is formed from lava that cools after a volcanic eruption?

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Igneous rock.

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What process transforms sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

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Heat and pressure.

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What is an example of a sedimentary rock formation process involving shells?

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Shells of animals break down and combine with sand and bone to form sedimentary rock.

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What are the three main types of rocks in the rock cycle?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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How does igneous rock form?

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Igneous rock forms from the cooling and solidification of molten rock.

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What is the role of heat and pressure in the rock cycle?

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Heat and pressure can transform sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock, minerals, and organic material that accumulate over time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1