3.1 Rock Cycle

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Are all rocks made of minerals?

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False

Front

Can each rock type follow only one pathway of the rock cycle?

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False

Front

What type of rock is formed when bits of other rocks become pressed into a solid?

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Sedimentary Rock

Front

What two processes result in the formation of igneous rock?

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Melting and solidification

Front

What type of rock is created by extreme heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic Rock

Front

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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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed through the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another by natural forces.