Types of Rocks and Their Formation

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What type of rock is formed by the accumulation of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What process involves the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

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Cooling.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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True/False: Metamorphic rocks can be formed from sedimentary rocks.

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True.

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What is the term for the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What type of rock is formed from volcanic activity?

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Igneous rock.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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True/False: All rocks can be transformed into any other type of rock in the rock cycle.

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True.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the process called when sediments are pressed together to form rock?

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Compaction.

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What type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is cementation in the context of sedimentary rock formation?

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The process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles together.