Rock Cycle

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What is the process by which igneous rocks form?

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Cooling of magma.

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How can a metamorphic rock become an igneous rock?

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By melting and cooling.

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What type of rock is formed from fragments of other rocks?

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Sedimentary Rock.

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In which type of rock are fossils typically found?

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Sedimentary rocks.

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What is the term for the series of processes in which rock changes from one type to another?

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Rock Cycle.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

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What is an igneous rock?

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

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.