Rocks and Minerals (Including Rock Cycle)

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What are sediments?

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Sediments are small particles of rock, minerals, or organic material that are formed when rocks weather and break apart.

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What type of rock is formed when magma cools?

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Igneous rocks are formed when magma cools and solidifies.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process by which rocks change from one form to another over time.

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What is a subduction zone?

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A subduction zone is a region where two tectonic plates meet, and one plate is pushed beneath the other.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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What is the difference between igneous and metamorphic rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma, while metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks that change due to heat and pressure.

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What is granite?

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Granite is an igneous rock that is composed mainly of quartz, feldspar, and mica.

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What is marble?

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

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the process by which rocks break down into smaller pieces due to environmental factors.

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What are minerals?

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Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic substances with a definite chemical composition and crystal structure.