Rock Cycle

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What is the process by which igneous rocks are formed?

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Melting and cooling.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What type of rocks are formed from layers of sediment over millions of years?

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Sedimentary rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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In sedimentary rock layers, where are the oldest layers typically found?

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Towards the bottom.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What is an example of physical weathering?

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Frost wedging splitting a rock apart.

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What is the term for the process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements?

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Weathering.

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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 is the process of sediment becoming sedimentary rock called?

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Lithification.

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What is metamorphism in the context of the rock cycle?

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The process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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How does erosion differ from weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of rock and soil, while weathering is the breaking down of rocks without movement.

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What role does the sun play in the rock cycle?

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The sun provides energy that drives processes like weathering, erosion, and sediment transport.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1