Rocks and Rock Cycle!

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What is an Igneous Rock?

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A type of rock formed from the cooling and solidification of molten material (magma or lava).

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What is a Sedimentary Rock?

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A type of rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles, often found in layers.

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What is a Metamorphic Rock?

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A type of rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What are the three major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.

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How are Igneous Rocks formed?

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Through the process of melting and cooling of magma or lava.

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What is the rock cycle?

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A continuous process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed through geological processes.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another by natural forces.

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What is cementation?

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The process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.

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Can a sedimentary rock become an igneous rock?

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Yes, through processes like melting and cooling.