Rocks & Rock Cycle

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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The Rock Cycle is the continuous process of rock changing from one type to another, involving processes like melting, cooling, erosion, and sedimentation.

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What processes change limestone into marble?

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Heat and pressure are the processes that change limestone, a sedimentary rock, into marble, a metamorphic rock.

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What type of rock is formed from the heating and compression of another rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from the heating and compression of another type of rock over time.

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What type of rock is formed from the cooling of volcanic ash on Earth's surface?

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Extrusive igneous rock is formed from the cooling of volcanic ash on Earth's surface.

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What process is shown by erosion in the rock cycle?

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Erosion is the process that breaks down rocks and transports sediments, playing a crucial role in the rock cycle.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments, often containing fossils.

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks that have been changed by heat, pressure, or chemically.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma cooling slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava cooling quickly on the surface.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.