Rock Cycle

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What are rocks made of?

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Rocks are made of minerals.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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Fossils are more likely to form in which type of rock?

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Fossils are more likely to form in sedimentary rocks, which form in layers that help preserve fossils.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What process creates magma/lava?

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The process that creates magma/lava is melting.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

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

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Heat and pressure transform existing rocks into metamorphic rocks.

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Can sedimentary rocks turn directly into igneous rocks?

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No, sedimentary rocks do not need to turn into metamorphic rocks before becoming igneous rocks.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form when lava or magma cools and solidifies.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down in new locations.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3