Rock Cycle Review

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What is deposition in the rock cycle?

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Deposition is the process by which sediments are laid down in new locations, building new landforms.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What transforms a rock into a metamorphic rock?

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A metamorphic rock is transformed by heat and pressure.

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How is igneous rock formed?

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Igneous rock is formed after a volcanic eruption when magma cools and solidifies.

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What type of rock is limestone classified as?

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Limestone is classified as a sedimentary rock.

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What is the process for an igneous rock to become sedimentary?

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An igneous rock becomes sedimentary through weathering, erosion, deposition, and then compacting and cementing.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the main characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which weathered rock and soil are moved from one location to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the role of heat in the rock cycle?

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Heat can transform rocks into metamorphic rocks or cause magma to form igneous rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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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, while lava is magma that has reached the surface.