Rock Cycle

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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The Rock Cycle is a continuous process that describes how rocks change from one type to another over time through processes like melting, cooling, erosion, and compaction.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

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How are Igneous rocks formed?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is the process of melting in the Rock Cycle?

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Melting is the process where solid rocks are heated to become magma.

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What is cooling/crystallization in the Rock Cycle?

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Cooling/crystallization is the process where magma or lava cools and solidifies to form igneous rocks.

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What are Sedimentary rocks?

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

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What is Metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through physical or chemical means.

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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, often by water, wind, or ice.

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What is physical weathering?

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Physical weathering is the breaking down of rocks without changing their chemical composition, such as frost wedging.