Rock Cycle

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What type of rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of small bits of rock, mud, or sand?

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Sedimentary rock.

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True or False: A sedimentary rock can transform into an igneous rock.

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False.

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What type of rock is created when lava or magma cools and solidifies?

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Igneous rock.

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What is the term for a rock that has formed from layers of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the name given to small pieces of rock that have been broken down?

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Sediment.

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What process involves the transformation of sediment into sedimentary rock?

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Lithification.

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

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature from existing rocks?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What is the term for the movement of sediment from one location to another?

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Erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2