Rock Cycle

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What type of rock is formed when hot magma cools quickly?

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Igneous rock is formed when hot magma cools quickly.

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True or False: A rock never stops changing.

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True. Rocks are constantly changing through processes like erosion, sedimentation, and metamorphism.

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What type of rock forms from sediment that gets cemented together under pressure?

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Sedimentary rock forms from sediment that gets cemented together under pressure.

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Which of the following is NOT an example of erosion: Wind, Water, Ice, or Photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is NOT an example of erosion.

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What type of rock is formed by pressure and heat and used to be igneous or sedimentary?

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Metamorphic rock is formed by pressure and heat and used to be igneous or sedimentary.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering is the process when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces.

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What is the term for the movement of sediment from one place to another?

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Erosion is the movement of sediment from one place to another.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled lava?

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Igneous rock is formed from cooled lava.

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What is the main difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from compressed sediments.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock, minerals, or organic material that can be transported by wind, water, or ice.