Rock Cycle

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What are Sedimentary Rocks?

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Rocks formed from layers of sediment over millions of years.

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What are Igneous Rocks?

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Rocks formed from magma and lava.

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What causes the movement of tectonic plates?

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Convection currents in the mantle.

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What is cooling/crystallization in the rock cycle?

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The process where molten rock cools and solidifies to form igneous rocks.

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What are Metamorphic Rocks?

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Rocks formed from heat and pressure.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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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 sediment?

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

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What is magma?

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Molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.