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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 flow.

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediments?

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Sedimentary Rock.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is a type of rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is compaction in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together tightly under pressure, reducing their volume.

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What is the process of crystallization?

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Crystallization is the process by which solid crystals form from a liquid or gas, often occurring in igneous rocks as magma cools.

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What is an igneous rock?

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

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What is cementation?

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Cementation is the process by which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together, forming sedimentary rock.

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What are minerals?

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Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes the transformation of rocks through various geological processes, including erosion, sedimentation, and metamorphism.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks at the Earth's surface due to environmental factors like temperature changes, water, and biological activity.