Rock Cycle

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What is weathering?

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The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What type of rock is gneiss?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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The continuous process of rock changing from one type to another.

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What type of rock is obsidian?

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Igneous rock.

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What are sediments?

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Small pieces of rock and minerals that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

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What is crystallization in the context of rocks?

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The process where minerals form solid crystals from a liquid or gas.

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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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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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What is metamorphism?

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The process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure.