Rocks

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What are Sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks that are formed from pieces of other rocks, animal shells, or plant remains that have been pressed and cemented together.

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Give examples of Sedimentary rocks.

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Sandstone and Limestone are examples of Sedimentary rocks.

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What are Metamorphic rocks?

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Rocks that were once another type of rock that changed due to heat and pressure.

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What causes the change in Metamorphic rocks?

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Heat and the pressure from rocks above cause the minerals in the original rock to change.

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What are Igneous rocks?

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Rocks that were once melted and have cooled and hardened.

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How are Igneous rocks formed?

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They are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rocks, minerals, or organic materials that can be compacted to form Sedimentary rocks.

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What is the process of sedimentation?

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The process where sediments settle out of water or air and accumulate in layers.

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What is cementation?

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The process where dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediment particles together to form rock.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed over time.