rock cycle

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes the transformation of rocks through various stages: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What type of rock forms from cooled lava or magma?

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Igneous rock.

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What type of rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What type of rock is formed under extreme pressure and temperature?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What process involves breaking down rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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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.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things.

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How do sedimentary rocks form?

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Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the compaction of sediments.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure.