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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What is the process called when sediments are laid down in new locations, building new landforms?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down in new locations.

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What type of rock is limestone an example of?

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Limestone is an example of sedimentary rock.

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What is the term for molten rock that is found above ground?

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Lava is the term for molten rock that is found above ground.

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

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What type of rock is formed from the alteration of existing rock due to heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from the alteration of existing rock due to heat and pressure.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock that is found beneath the Earth's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1