Rock Cycle DUL+

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What type of rock is formed from the remains of once living things?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation of mineral and organic particles, often containing fossils.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition?

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Physical weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces without altering their chemical structure.

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What natural forces contribute to the weathering of rocks?

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Wind, water, and ice are natural forces that contribute to the weathering of rocks.

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What is the term for the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediment particles together.

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What type of rock is formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles?

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Sedimentary rock is formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is erosion?

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

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials from one place to another.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into new types of rocks due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of once-living organisms, often found in sedimentary rocks.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock, minerals, and organic material that can accumulate and form sedimentary rocks.