Rock Cycle

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What type of rock are fossils more likely to form in?

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Fossils are more likely to form in sedimentary rocks, which form in layers that help preserve fossils.

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What is the process called that breaks down rock?

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The process that breaks down rock is called weathering.

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What type of rock forms when molten rock cools and solidifies?

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Igneous rock forms when molten (melted) rock cools and becomes solid.

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What are sedimentary rocks made up of?

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Sedimentary rocks are made up of small particles of sediment.

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What type of igneous rock can be found on the Earth's crust?

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Extrusive igneous rock can be found on the Earth's crust.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which rock and soil are removed from one location and transported to another.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form below the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form on the surface.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What role does heat and pressure play in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Heat and pressure transform existing rocks into metamorphic rocks.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things.