Rock Cycle

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What are rocks made of?

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Rocks are made of minerals.

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Which processes result in a metamorphic rock forming?

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Metamorphic rocks form from heat and pressure.

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What process creates magma/lava?

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Magma/lava is created by melting.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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

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What is the process of melting 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 is the role of heat and pressure in the rock cycle?

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Heat and pressure transform existing rocks into metamorphic rocks.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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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.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down in new locations.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.