ROCK CYCLE

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by weathering and erosion?

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Weathering and Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What conditions are necessary for sedimentary rock to transform into metamorphic rock?

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Heat and Pressure

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What type of rock is formed from the deposition and cementation of sediments over time?

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Sedimentary Rock

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In a sequence of rock layers, which layer is typically the oldest?

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The bottom layer (Layer A) is usually the oldest.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What type of igneous rock is formed when lava cools on the Earth's surface?

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Extrusive Igneous Rock

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process of transformation of rocks from one type to another through 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 cooling beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava cooling on the surface.

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What is sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process by which sediments settle out of a fluid, such as water or air, and accumulate in layers.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What role does pressure play in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Pressure can cause changes in the mineral structure and texture of rocks, leading to the formation of metamorphic rocks.

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What is the significance of fossils in sedimentary rocks?

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Fossils found in sedimentary rocks provide evidence of past life and environmental conditions.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2