Rocks and Rock Cycle

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What process transforms sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

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Heat and/or pressure.

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What is the primary environmental impact of mineral extraction?

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Local vegetation is damaged or removed.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma?

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Igneous rock.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What is the term for the process of rocks being transported by wind or water?

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Erosion.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What is metamorphism?

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The process by which rocks change due to heat, pressure, or chemically.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form inside the Earth, while extrusive rocks form on the surface.

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock and mineral that accumulate over time.