Rocking Along

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What is the process called when rocks change from one type to another?

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Rock cycle

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What visual characteristic is often seen in sedimentary rocks?

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They look like they have stripes.

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What does the rock cycle describe?

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Rocks can move through it in different ways.

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What are rocks primarily made of?

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Minerals

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According to the passage, rocks are:

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Nonliving things.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Rocks formed from cooled magma or lava.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks formed from particles and organic material that have settled and compacted.

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Rocks that have changed due to heat and pressure.

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What is the main component of the Earth's crust?

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Rocks.

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How do rocks contribute to soil formation?

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Rocks break down into smaller particles that mix with organic material.