Rock Cycle

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A rock formed from fragments of other rocks is a(n)

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Sedimentary Rock

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When sediments are pressed together tightly, this is called ____________.

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Compaction

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If heat and pressure inside the Earth cause a rock to melt, the material that formed would be

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Magma

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The three groups of rocks are classified by

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How they form

Front

What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

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

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Weathering

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous Rock

Front

What is the process of sediments being glued together called?

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Cementation

Front

Which type of rock is formed under extreme heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic Rock

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What is the term for the movement of sediments from one place to another?

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Erosion