Rock Cycle Diagram Reading

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What type of rock forms directly from heat and/or pressure?

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Metamorphic Rock

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What processes are involved in the formation of metamorphic rock?

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Heat and pressure

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Which letter on the rock cycle diagram shows where metamorphic rock becomes liquid and crystallizes to form igneous rock?

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H

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What are two processes required for the formation of sedimentary rock?

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Deposition and cementation

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What type of rock forms directly from deposition, compaction, and cementation?

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Sedimentary Rock

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What is the process of weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another.

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What is the rock cycle?

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A continuous process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed.

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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 the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form inside the Earth, while extrusive rocks form on the surface.