Rock Cycle

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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The Rock Cycle is a continuous process where rocks change from one type to another over time through various geological processes.

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Can any rock turn into any other kind of rock?

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True

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What type of rock is formed from magma and lava?

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Igneous rock.

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What type of rock is formed from heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is molten rock below the Earth's surface called?

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Magma.

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What type of rock is formed from layers of sediment over millions of years?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary.

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How does igneous rock form?

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Igneous rock forms when magma cools and solidifies.

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How does sedimentary rock form?

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Sedimentary rock forms from the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

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How does metamorphic rock form?

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Metamorphic rock forms when existing rocks are subjected to heat and pressure.