Rock Cycle

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What type of rock is formed when magma from a volcano cools and hardens on the earth's surface?

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Igneous rock is formed when magma cools and hardens.

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What type of rock is formed due to pressure and heat within the earth?

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Metamorphic rock is formed under pressure and heat.

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What is the process of one type of rock transforming into a different type of rock?

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The Rock Cycle is the process of transformation between rock types.

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What are the natural processes that cause one kind of rock to change into another kind?

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The Rock Cycle includes processes like weathering, erosion, and heat.

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How are rocks classified?

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Rocks are classified by how they are formed.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from particles and organic material that accumulate and harden.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from existing rocks that change due to heat and pressure.

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What is igneous rock?

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

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered rock and soil from one place to another.