Rock Cycle

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the process that makes and recycles rocks, involving the formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks through various geological processes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What type of rock is formed from cooled lava?

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Igneous rock is formed when lava cools and hardens.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles, often containing fossils.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What process transforms sediment into sedimentary rock?

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Compacting and cementing are the processes that transform sediment into sedimentary rock.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What geologic process can change granite into gneiss?

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Heat and pressure can change granite (igneous rock) into gneiss (metamorphic rock).

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What is the main characteristic of igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are characterized by their formation from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms found in sedimentary rocks.

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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 magma that has reached the Earth's surface.

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What role does weathering play in the rock cycle?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, contributing to the formation of sediment.

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