Rock Cycle

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes the transformation of rocks through various stages: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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

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Igneous rock.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A metamorphic rock is formed when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What are the three major types of rocks?

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Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What is an intrusive igneous rock?

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An intrusive igneous rock is formed from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, resulting in large crystals.

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What is an extrusive igneous rock?

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An extrusive igneous rock is formed from lava that cools quickly on the Earth's surface, resulting in small crystals.

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What is the process of sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process by which particles settle out of a fluid and accumulate as sediment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is lithification?

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Lithification is the process of turning sediment into rock through compaction and cementation.

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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 such as wind or water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2