Rocking Along

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What is an igneous rock?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava). Examples include granite and basalt.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles. Examples include sandstone and limestone.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes. Examples include marble and schist.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process by which rocks are formed, broken down, and transformed from one type to another.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another by natural forces such as wind or water.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down in new locations, often forming sedimentary rocks.

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What is granite?

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Granite is a common type of igneous rock that is light-colored and composed mainly of quartz and feldspar.

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What is sandstone?

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Sandstone is a type of sedimentary rock formed from cemented sand-sized particles.

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What is marble?

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Marble is a metamorphic rock that forms from limestone under heat and pressure.