Rock Cycle

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What is the process of breaking down rocks called?

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Weathering

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How does a sedimentary rock become a metamorphic rock?

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Through Heat and Pressure.

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What type of igneous rock is found on the Earth's crust?

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Extrusive.

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What type of rock forms from the accumulation of shells and sand at the bottom of the ocean?

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Sedimentary.

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What do we call rocks that change due to heat or pressure?

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Metamorphic.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving weathered rock and soil from one location to another.

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What is deposition in the rock cycle?

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The process where sediments settle out of the water or wind and accumulate in a new location.

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What is the main difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form below the Earth's surface, while extrusive rocks form on the surface.

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What is compaction in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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The process where sediments are pressed together under pressure.

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What is cementation in the rock cycle?

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