Rocks & Rock Cycle 2024

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What type of rock is formed from extreme heat and pressure applied to sedimentary rock?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is the process called that breaks rocks down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What type of rock is created through compaction and cementation?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the first step for a rock to become igneous?

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Melt.

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What type of rock is granite?

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Igneous rock.

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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 are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving weathered rock and soil from one location to another.

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What is lithification?

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The process of turning sediment into sedimentary rock through compaction and cementation.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form inside the Earth, while extrusive rocks form on the surface.