Rock Cycle Exit Ticket

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What processes create sediments?

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Weathering and erosion.

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When rocks are broken down into small pieces, like sand and gravel, what are the pieces known as?

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Sediment.

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What type of rock primarily forms the earth's outer layer?

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Igneous rock.

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What is the process of breaking down rock into smaller pieces called?

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Weathering.

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What is the process of one type of rock transforming into a different type of rock called?

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The Rock Cycle.

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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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How do sedimentary rocks form?

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Through the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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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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What role does erosion play in the rock cycle?

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Erosion transports sediments from one location to another, contributing to sedimentary rock formation.

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What is the significance of the rock cycle in geology?

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It describes the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.