Rock Types and Rock Cycle

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What is the process that forms igneous rocks?

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Melting and cooling of magma or lava.

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What type of rock is granite?

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Igneous rock.

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What are the two main types of igneous rocks based on their formation?

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Intrusive (plutonic) and extrusive (volcanic) rocks.

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What is the primary characteristic of igneous rocks?

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They are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten material.

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What process leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Erosion, transportation, deposition, and compaction of sediments.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is erosion in the context of the rock cycle?

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The process of wearing away rocks and soil by wind, water, or ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface; lava is magma that has reached the surface.

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock, minerals, and organic material that are transported and deposited.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the rock cycle?

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A continuous process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed through geological processes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What type of rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock.