Rock Cycle

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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 various geological processes.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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How does igneous rock transform into sediment?

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Through weathering and erosion.

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What processes transform sediment into sedimentary rock?

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Cementation and compaction.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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A type of rock that forms from an existing rock that is changed by heat, pressure, and time.

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How does metamorphic rock transform into igneous rock?

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By melting and cooling.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving sediment and soil from one location to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is deposition?

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The process where sediment settles out of the transporting medium, such as water or wind.

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What is cementation?

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The process by which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.