Rock Cycle

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What are the three main groups of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

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How are rocks classified?

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Rocks are classified by how they form.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock that forms when heat and pressure cause a rock to melt.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Where are fossils typically found?

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Fossils are typically found in sedimentary rocks.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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What is a foliated rock?

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A metamorphic rock in which the grains line up in parallel bands.

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What is an intrusive rock?

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An igneous rock that contains large crystals, formed from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation, involving igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What process forms sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed through the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

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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 underground, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What role do heat and pressure play in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Heat and pressure can change existing rocks into metamorphic rocks by altering their mineral composition and structure.