Rock Cycle Review

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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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Which type of rock may contain fossils?

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Sedimentary rocks may contain fossils.

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What is the process of sediments being picked up and carried away by wind, moving water, or ice called?

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This process is called Transportation.

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What is the process called when rocks are melted due to high temperatures?

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The process is called Melting.

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What does letter G represent in the rock cycle?

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Letter G represents Weathering and erosion.

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What is the process of sediments being compacted and cemented together to form sedimentary rock?

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This process is called Compaction and Cementation.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma or lava.

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What is the term for the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

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The term is Weathering.

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What is the process of sediments settling down in a new location called?

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This process is called Deposition.

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What type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed under high pressure and temperature.