Rock Cycle Exit Ticket

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What is the rock cycle?

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A process that changes one type of rock into another type of rock.

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True or False: Once a rock is sedimentary, it cannot become an igneous rock.

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False

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What type of rock is formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago?

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Sedimentary

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What is the name given to rock when it is broken down into smaller pieces?

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Sediment

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Which type of rock forms from extreme heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of sediment from one location to another.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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From the cooling and solidification of molten rock.

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What is sedimentary rock primarily made of?

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Particles of sand, silt, clay, and organic materials.