Rock Cycle

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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The Rock Cycle is a continuous process that describes the transformation of rocks through various stages: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

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What process turns igneous rock into sedimentary rock?

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Weathering and erosion followed by deposition, compaction, and cementation.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to environmental factors like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down in new locations after being transported by erosion.

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What is compaction?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together under pressure, reducing their volume.

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What is cementation?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediment particles together.

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How does a sedimentary rock become a metamorphic rock?

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A sedimentary rock becomes a metamorphic rock through extreme heat and pressure.

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What is melting in the rock cycle?

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Melting is the process where rocks are heated to the point that they turn into magma.