Rocks and Rock cycle

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What is lava?

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Lava is molten rock that erupts from a volcano and flows on the Earth's surface.

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What type of rock is gneiss?

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Gneiss is a metamorphic rock that forms under high pressure and temperature.

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How is sedimentary rock formed?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from smaller pieces of rock that settle at the bottom of lakes or oceans over time.

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What are the three major types of rocks?

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The three major types of rocks are igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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How are metamorphic rocks created?

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Metamorphic rocks are created through heat and pressure as they move toward the Earth's core.

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is an igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What is sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process by which particles settle out of a fluid, forming sedimentary rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the surface.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure.