Rock Transformations Vocabulary

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Erosion

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The movement of sediment from one place to another, often caused by wind or flowing water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Sedimentary Rock

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The rock type formed when sediment is pressed and glued together.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Igneous Rock

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The rock type formed when magma cools and becomes solid.

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Lithosphere

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The rigid outer part of the earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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Cementation

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The process of sediment being glued together.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Magma

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Molten rock located beneath the earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Sediment

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Metamorphic Rock

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The rock type formed when existing rock is changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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Weathering

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Rock Cycle

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The continuous process by which rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed over time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1