Rock Cycle Review

Front

What type of rock is formed by smaller pieces of rock that settle at the bottom of a lake?

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Sedimentary

Front

What type of rock is formed from magma that cools inside the Earth and contains large crystals?

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Igneous

Front

What numbers represent the transformation of Igneous and Sedimentary Rocks into Metamorphic Rocks?

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3, 11

Front

When molten rock cools and becomes solid, what type of rock is formed?

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Igneous

Front

What type of rock is formed when old rocks are weathered and the pieces are cemented together?

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Sedimentary

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

Front

What is the process called when sediments are pressed together to form a rock?

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Lithification

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What type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature from existing rocks?

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Metamorphic

Front

What is the main difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma, while sedimentary rocks form from accumulated sediments.

Front

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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1