Rock Cycle

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What type of rock is formed from the cooling of lava or magma?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling of lava or magma.

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What process transforms a rock into a metamorphic rock?

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A rock is transformed into a metamorphic rock through heat and pressure.

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What type of rock is created from heat and extreme pressure?

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Metamorphic rock is created from heat and extreme pressure.

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What is the term for rock that has been broken down into smaller pieces?

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Sediment is the term for rock that has been broken down into smaller pieces.

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What processes must sediment undergo to become sedimentary rock?

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Sediment must undergo compacting and cementing to become sedimentary rock.

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

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The three main types of rocks in the rock cycle are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form from the solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What is sedimentary rock primarily composed of?

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Sedimentary rock is primarily composed of particles of sediment that have been compacted and cemented together.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through various geological processes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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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.