Rock Cycle

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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The Rock Cycle is a continuous process that describes how rocks change from one type to another over time through various geological processes.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

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How do Igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What process transforms Igneous rock into Sedimentary rock?

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Weathering and erosion break down igneous rock into smaller particles, which can then be deposited and compacted to form sedimentary rock.

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What is Sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is a type of rock that forms when particles from other rocks or the remains of plants and animals are pressed and cemented together.

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What is Metamorphic rock?

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

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What is the process of cementation?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediment particles together to form sedimentary rock.

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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 movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down in new locations after being transported by erosion.