Minerals and Rock Cycle Review

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A rock that is composed of several large, rounded pebbles and sand grains cemented together.

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How are igneous rocks formed?

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Igneous rocks are formed when melted rock hardens.

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What process forms metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed when sedimentary and igneous rocks change over time under heat and pressure.

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Which type of rock can contain fossils?

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Sedimentary rocks can contain fossils.

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How is sedimentary rock formed?

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Sedimentary rock is formed when layers of sediment are deposited and compressed over a long time period.

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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 is the rock cycle?

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

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What is an igneous rock?

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A rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the surface.