Rocks and the rock cycle.

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What is a Metamorphic Rock?

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A rock that forms when pressure, temperature, or chemical processes change existing rock.

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What type of rock is formed by the accumulation of fossils over time?

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Sedimentary Rock.

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What is the process that leads to the formation of Metamorphic Rock?

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Heating and compression of existing rocks over time.

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What are Organic Rocks?

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Rocks made from the remains of dead animals and plants.

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What characteristic do sedimentary rocks often have?

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Striped layers.

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What is an Igneous Rock?

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

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How do Sedimentary Rocks form?

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They form from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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What is the difference between Intrusive and Extrusive Igneous Rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form inside the Earth from slow cooling magma, while extrusive rocks form on the surface from fast cooling lava.

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What is weathering?

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