Rock Cycle Review

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What is ice wedging?

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Ice wedging is a type of mechanical weathering where water seeps into cracks in rocks, freezes, expands, and causes the rocks to break apart.

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What is a rock?

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A rock is a natural solid made of one or more minerals.

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What is acid rain?

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Acid rain is precipitation that has been made acidic by pollutants in the atmosphere, which can lead to chemical weathering of rocks.

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What are the three major types of rocks?

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The three major types of rocks are Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces due to various factors like temperature changes, water, and biological activity.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by wind, water, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass, often after being transported by erosion.

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What is cementation?

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Cementation is the process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together, forming sedimentary rock.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed through various geological processes.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.