Rock Cycle Review

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks form as the result of great pressure and/or temperature.

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What is the best location for igneous rock in the rock cycle?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma.

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What is the best location for sedimentary rock in the rock cycle?

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Sedimentary rock forms from the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

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What process occurs as a result of pressure on loose sediment?

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Compaction occurs as the result of pressure on loose sediment.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the series of processes that change one type of rock into another.

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What is the process of cementation?

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

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediment.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed by heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is the role of magma in the rock cycle?

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Magma is the source of igneous rocks and can also lead to the formation of metamorphic rocks.

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What is the significance of weathering in the rock cycle?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, which can then form sedimentary rocks.