Rocks & Rock Cycle

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What type of rock is formed from molten magma?

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Igneous rock is formed from molten magma.

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What type of rock is formed from another rock that has been heated and compressed?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from another rock that has been heated and compressed.

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List the steps an igneous rock undergoes to become a sedimentary rock in the correct order.

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Weathering, erosion, deposition, cementation.

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What are the three major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

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What is the term for rock that is broken down into smaller pieces?

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Sediment is the term for rock that is broken down into smaller pieces.

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

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

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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.

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What is deposition in the context of the rock cycle?

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

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the surface.

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What is cementation in the rock cycle?

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Cementation is the process by which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.