Rock Cycle

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What is the process called that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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What conditions are necessary for the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Added pressure and temperature

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In which type of rock are fossils most likely to be found?

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Sedimentary rocks, as they form in layers that help preserve fossils.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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What is the process by which sedimentary rock transforms into metamorphic rock?

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Heat and pressure.

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What type of igneous rock forms beneath the Earth's surface?

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Intrusive igneous rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation involving igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What are the two main types of igneous rocks?

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Intrusive and extrusive.

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How do sedimentary rocks typically form?

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From the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What role does erosion play in the rock cycle?

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Erosion transports weathered materials, contributing to sediment formation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.