Rock Cycle

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What is the process called when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements?

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Weathering

Front

Which layer of the Earth is made of tectonic plates?

Back

Crust

Front

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

Back

Sedimentary Rock

Front

What is the process called when molten rock cools and crystallizes?

Back

Cooling/Crystallization

Front

What model shows the processes that create and change rocks?

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Rock Cycle

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

Front

What is erosion?

Back

The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water flow.

Front

What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

Back

Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediment.

Front

What role does heat and pressure play in the rock cycle?

Back

Heat and pressure can transform sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks.

Front

What is the significance of the rock cycle?

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It illustrates how rocks are continuously transformed and recycled in the Earth's crust.