Rock Cycle Review

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What type of rock may contain fossils?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments and can contain fossils.

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What process is represented by letter A in the rock cycle?

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Melting is the process where solid rock turns into magma due to high temperatures.

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What does letter E represent in the rock cycle?

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Heat and pressure are the conditions that transform sedimentary and igneous rocks into metamorphic rocks.

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What type of rock is represented by letter C?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed from the alteration of existing rocks through heat and pressure.

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What numbers represent the transformation of igneous and sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks?

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3 and 11 represent the processes that lead to the formation of metamorphic rocks.

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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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How are igneous rocks formed?

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Igneous rocks are formed from 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 such as wind, water, and ice.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition in the rock cycle?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down in new locations, forming sedimentary rocks.