ROCKS & ROCK CYCLE

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What are metamorphic rocks made from?

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Metamorphic rocks are made from extreme heat and pressure.

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True or False: The rock cycle can go in ANY ORDER.

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True

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What is the most common type of rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are the most common type of rocks.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten (melted) rock under the surface.

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What describes the process by which rocks change forms?

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The rock cycle describes the process by which rocks change forms.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediment, which can include minerals, organic matter, and fragments of other rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the difference between lava and magma?

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Lava is molten rock that is found above the Earth's surface, while magma is molten rock that is found below the surface.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes how rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed over time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is weathering?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2