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 geological processes, including formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What type of rock is formed from cooling and solidification of magma?

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Igneous rock.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things, often formed through weathering and erosion.

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What process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What is the process by which sediment is pressed together to form sedimentary rock?

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Compaction.

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What type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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True or False: Sedimentary rocks can turn into igneous rocks.

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False.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water flow and then transported to another location.

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What is the main characteristic of igneous rocks?

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They are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What is the role of heat and pressure in the rock cycle?

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Heat and pressure can transform existing rocks into metamorphic rocks.