Rock Cycle Review

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What is Erosion?

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Erosion is the process of sediments being picked up and carried away by wind, moving water, or ice.

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What is Compaction in the context of sedimentary rock formation?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together under pressure, leading to the formation of sedimentary rock.

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What is Weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into sediments through the action of heat, water, and ice.

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What type of rock forms from heat and pressure deep underground?

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Metamorphic rock forms from heat and pressure deep underground.

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What causes igneous rocks to form?

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Igneous rocks form from the cooling of magma and lava.

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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 through geological processes.

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What is Sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process where sediments settle out of a fluid, such as water or air, and accumulate.

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What is the difference between Intrusion and Extrusion in igneous rock formation?

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Intrusion occurs when magma cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusion occurs when lava cools and solidifies on the surface.

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What is Cementation?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together, forming sedimentary rock.

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What is the role of Heat in the formation of Metamorphic rocks?

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Heat causes changes in the mineral structure of rocks, leading to the formation of metamorphic rocks.

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