Rock Cycle

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What are the two processes that transform a metamorphic rock into an igneous rock?

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Melting and cooling.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What can an igneous rock become?

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All of these (it can become sedimentary rock, metamorphic rock, or remain as igneous rock).

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How does sedimentary rock become metamorphic rock?

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Sedimentary rock is forced downward into the Earth to an area hot enough to 'cook,' but not melt, the rock, transforming it into metamorphic rock.

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What is formed when heat and pressure inside the Earth cause a rock to melt?

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Magma.

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What is the process called when wind, water, and ice break down rock?

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Weathering.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is 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 cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

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Igneous rock.

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What are the main types of rocks in the rock cycle?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is the process of sedimentation?

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The process by which sediments settle out of a fluid, forming sedimentary rock.

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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 removes weathered rock and soil, transporting it to new locations where it can form sedimentary rock.

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