Rock Cycle Review

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Where do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form near volcanoes.

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What are thermal fractionation, frost wedging, hydration shattering, exfoliation, and abrasion?

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These are forms of Mechanical Weathering.

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What processes change limestone into marble?

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The processes are heat and pressure.

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What is a rock formed from fragments of other rocks called?

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It is called a Sedimentary Rock.

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What type of rock is formed from another type of rock that was heated and compressed over time?

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This type of rock is called Metamorphic.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How do sedimentary rocks form?

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Sedimentary rocks form from the compaction and cementation of sediments.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered materials from one location to another.