Rock Cycle

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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Sedimentary rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Erosion.

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What type of rock is formed from the alteration of existing rock due to heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is the term for the continuous process of rock changing from one type to another?

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Rock Cycle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What process involves the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

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Igneous rock formation.

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What is the role of heat and pressure in the rock cycle?

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They transform sedimentary and igneous rocks into metamorphic rocks.

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What is the primary agent of erosion?

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Water, wind, and ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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How does sedimentary rock typically form?

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Through the compaction and cementation of sediments.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.