Rock Cycle Review

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What are sedimentary rocks made up of?

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Sedimentary rocks are made up of small particles of sediment.

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What happens to metamorphic rock when it is weathered?

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When metamorphic rock is weathered, it becomes sediment.

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Can all rocks on Earth's surface weather and become sediment?

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True

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What is the process represented by letter G in the rock cycle?

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Weathering and erosion.

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Can all types of rock change from one type to another in the rock cycle?

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True.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed over time.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How are igneous rocks formed?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is weathering?

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

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of sediment from one location to another, often by water, wind, or ice.