The Rock Cycle

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What is the rock cycle?

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A continuous series of events through which a rock is transformed from one type to another.

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What is lithification?

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The compaction and cementing of sediment into rock.

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What is formed when a rock is weathered into fragments and mixed with organic material?

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Soil.

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What is lava?

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Molten rock that has erupted onto Earth’s surface.

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What is an extrusive igneous rock?

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Rock formed from the cooling of molten rock on Earth’s surface (e.g., pumice).

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What is magma?

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Molten rock that is found beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller fragments.

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What is erosion?

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

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What is deposition?

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The process in which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks formed from the accumulation and lithification of sediment.