Rock Cycle

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What is the process responsible for turning rock into sediment?

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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller particles, leading to sediment.

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What type of rock is formed by the compaction or concretion of smaller particles of rock or minerals?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the compaction of sediments.

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What are small particles of rock or minerals called?

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Sediments are small particles that result from the weathering of rocks.

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What is the process responsible for dropping sediments in a new location?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are dropped off in a new location.

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What are pure elements or compounds that occur naturally and often found as crystals within Earth’s crust?

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Minerals are naturally occurring substances that form the building blocks of rocks.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed over time.

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

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

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, while erosion involves the movement of those pieces.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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