Rocks and Rock Cycle

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What is the process by which magma becomes igneous rock?

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Cooling.

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What type of sedimentary rock forms when a solution evaporates, leaving behind a precipitate?

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Chemical sedimentary rock.

Front

How are minerals different from rocks?

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Rocks are made from minerals.

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What is molten rock called when it is above ground?

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Lava.

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What is the process by which sediment becomes 'glued' together?

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Cementation.

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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 the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form below the surface, while extrusive rocks form above the surface.

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock, minerals, and organic material that accumulate over time.

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What is compaction in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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The process where sediments are pressed together under pressure.