The Rock Cycle

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process by which rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed over time. It describes how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are interconnected.

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What forms magma?

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Magma forms when any type of rock is melted, a process driven by energy from Earth’s interior.

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True or False: Plate motion does NOT move rock formations.

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False. Plate motion does move rock formations.

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What happens during uplift in the rock cycle?

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During uplift, rocks are pushed above Earth's surface.

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Can all rocks on Earth's surface weather and become sediment?

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True. All rocks can weather and become sediment.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which weathered rock and soil are moved from one location to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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