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 processes like melting, cooling, erosion, and compaction.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

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What is an Igneous Rock?

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Igneous Rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is a Sedimentary Rock?

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Sedimentary Rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is a Metamorphic Rock?

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Metamorphic Rock is formed when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is lava?

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Lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.

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What process forms Igneous Rocks?

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Igneous Rocks are formed through the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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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 by natural forces.