Rocks, Weathering and Erosion

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What is the movement of sediments by wind or water called?

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Erosion

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What change in the rock cycle involves turning into melting?

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rock to magma

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What is formed by melting?

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magma

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How does freezing water cause the weathering of rocks?

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It expands cracks and breaks rocks.

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What is an example of erosion?

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An avalanche

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving sediments from one place to another.

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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 type of rock is formed from cooled magma?

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Igneous rock

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed from compressed sediments.