Rock Cycle

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock that is found beneath the Earth's surface. It can form igneous rocks when it cools and solidifies.

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Where are fossils typically found?

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Fossils are typically found in sedimentary rocks, which form from the accumulation of sediment.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment refers to small pieces of rock, minerals, and organic material that have been broken down through weathering and erosion.

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What type of rock is formed through deposition, compaction, and cementation?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed through the processes of deposition, compaction, and cementation of sediments.

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What are the two types of igneous rocks?

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The two types of igneous rocks are intrusive (formed inside the Earth) and extrusive (formed on the Earth's surface).

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes how rocks change from one type to another over time through processes like melting, cooling, erosion, and sedimentation.

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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 sediments from one location to another, often caused by water, wind, or ice.

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are rocks that have been changed from their original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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