The Rock Cycle! 2025

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How are metamorphic rocks formed?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed through extreme pressure and heat.

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What type of rock is created when sediments are compacted into layers?

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Sedimentary rock.

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How can sedimentary rock become sediment again?

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Through the process of erosion.

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What is the process called when rocks are worn down by wind and water?

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Weathering.

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What type of rock forms when magma cools and hardens?

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Igneous rock.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process where rocks are transformed from one type to another through geological processes.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process of settling or being deposited as sediment.

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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 surface.