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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes how rocks change from one type to another over time through processes like melting, cooling, erosion, and compaction.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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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 process transforms sediment into sedimentary rock?

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Compaction and cementation.

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What is an igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What is a 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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Can sedimentary rocks contain fossils?

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Yes, sedimentary rocks may contain fossils.

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True or False: Once a rock is sedimentary, it cannot become an igneous rock.

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False. Rocks can change types through the rock cycle.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another by natural forces like water or wind.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the process of melting in the rock cycle?

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Melting is the process where rocks are heated to the point that they turn into magma.

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