Rock cycle/classification

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What are Extrusive Igneous Rocks?

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Rocks that form from lava that cools and hardens quickly at or near the surface of the Earth.

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What are Metamorphic Rocks?

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Rocks that change due to tons of pressure and heat build-up.

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What processes must a rock undergo to become an Igneous Rock?

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Melting and solidification.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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A representation of the interrelationship between different types of rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What are Sedimentary Rocks?

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Rocks formed from sediments (pieces of other rocks) that are cemented together.

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What is the primary process that forms Sedimentary Rocks?

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Cementation of sediments.

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What is the difference between Intrusive and Extrusive Igneous Rocks?

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Intrusive Igneous Rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while Extrusive Igneous Rocks form from lava that cools quickly at or near the surface.

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What role does weathering play in the Rock Cycle?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into sediments, which can then form Sedimentary Rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the significance of heat and pressure in the formation of Metamorphic Rocks?

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Heat and pressure cause existing rocks to change their mineral composition and structure.

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What is the process of erosion?

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The movement of sediments from one location to another, often by wind, water, or ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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