Rock Cycle and Related Terms

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Rock cycle

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A process that describes how the three main types of rocks transform into each other over time.

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Sediment

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Broken down pieces of rock.

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Weathering

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The process of breaking down rock.

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Erosion

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The movement of sediment.

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Compaction

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When sediment is pushed together over time.

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Cementation

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The hardening of sediment into rock.

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Magma

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Molten rock inside the earth.

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Lava

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Molten rock on the earth’s surface.

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Sedimentary rock

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Rock made of sediment.

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Igneous rock

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Rock made of cooled magma or lava.