Rock Types and the The Rock Cycle

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What is a Sedimentary rock?

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A type of rock that forms from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles, often found at the bottom of water sources.

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What is an Intrusive Igneous rock?

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A type of rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is an Extrusive Igneous rock?

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A type of rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of lava on the Earth's surface.

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What is Metamorphic rock?

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

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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The continuous process by which rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed through geological processes.

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What is the process of weathering?

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

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another by natural forces.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediments, soil, and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

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What is compaction?

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The process by which sediments are pressed together under their own weight, reducing their volume.

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What is cementation?

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