Rocks and Minerals

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What is an igneous rock?

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Igneous rocks are formed when magma (molten rock) or lava cools and hardens.

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Where would you most likely find igneous rocks?

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At the top of a volcano, where lava has cooled.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks change into new rocks due to heat and pressure.

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed when bits of rock, minerals, and organic material are cemented together into layers.

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Can a rock change into a different type of rock?

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False. A rock can change into a different type of rock through processes like melting, cooling, and pressure.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is lava?

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Lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.

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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 process forms sedimentary rocks?

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The process of weathering, erosion, and cementation of sediments.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.