Rocks and The Rock Cycle

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What is the rock cycle?

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

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What type of rock is basalt?

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Basalt is an igneous rock.

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How are metamorphic rocks created?

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Metamorphic rocks are created by heat and pressure as they move toward the core.

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In which type of rock might you see a fossil?

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You might see a fossil in sedimentary rock.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A major rock type created from previously existing rock by the action of intense heat and pressure.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Rocks formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Rocks formed from the accumulation and cementation of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.