7th grade Rock Cycle

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What is weathering?

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The natural chemical or physical processes that break down rock on Earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is deformation in geology?

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When rock shape is changed due to stress.

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What is crystallization?

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The process by which atoms are arranged to form a material with a crystal structure.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What does melting mean in the context of rocks?

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Turning into a liquid due to heat.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is cementation?

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The process by which sediments are bound together.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which rock and soil are removed from one location and transported to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is deposition in the rock cycle?

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The process where sediments settle out of the transporting medium.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the rock cycle?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What are igneous rocks?

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Rocks formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1