CKLA Unit 5 Chapter 6

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What type of rock is formed from heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from heat and pressure.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the process of rocks being created, destroyed, and recreated.

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What is the main difference between sedimentary and igneous rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from sediments, while igneous rocks are formed from magma.

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What are the three major classes of rocks?

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

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What causes rocks to weather and erode?

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Time and natural forces cause rocks to weather and erode.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation of sediments.

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What is igneous rock?

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

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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How does magma form?

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Magma forms when rocks melt due to high temperatures beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which rocks and soil are worn away and transported by natural forces like water, wind, or ice.