rock cycle

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process by which rocks are formed, broken down, and transformed into different types of rocks.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Metamorphic, Igneous, Sedimentary.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from tiny pieces of other rocks, minerals, and organic materials that have settled and compacted over time.

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What is igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock, either magma or lava.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is magma?

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Magma is the melted form of rock found underground.

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What is lava?

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Lava is magma that has reached the Earth's surface.

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Where are fossils typically found?

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Fossils are typically found in sedimentary rocks.

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Can any rock type change into another?

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Yes, any rock can be changed into any other type of rock through the rock cycle.

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What process turns sediment into sedimentary rock?

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The process of compaction and cementation turns sediment into sedimentary rock.