Rock Cycle

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What type of rock forms from magma or lava?

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

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What is the process called when sediments are pressed together tightly?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together under pressure.

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What is the process by which metamorphic rocks are formed?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed through heat and pressure.

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What type of rock is formed from fragments of other rocks?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of fragments of other rocks.

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What is formed when heat and pressure inside the Earth cause a rock to melt?

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Magma is formed when rocks melt due to heat and pressure.

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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 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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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.

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What is sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process of settling or being deposited as sediment.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.