Rock Cycle

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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A model showing the processes that create and change rock.

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What is erosion?

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The process that moves small pieces of Earth's surface to another location.

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What is weathering?

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The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements.

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Where are the oldest layers of sedimentary rock found?

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Towards the bottom.

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What type of rock is formed from heated and compressed sedimentary or igneous rock?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock and minerals that are transported by wind, water, or ice.

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What is the process of sediment being laid down called?

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Deposition.

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How does igneous rock form?

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From the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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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.