Rock Cycle

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What is erosion?

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The process by which sediment is moved from one place to another.

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What can an igneous rock become?

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An igneous rock can become metamorphic, sedimentary, or remain igneous.

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What is the best answer for the process that involves weathering and erosion?

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Weathering and erosion are processes that break down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What type of rock is formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What Earth process breaks down rock into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What is the rock cycle?

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

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How do sedimentary rocks form?

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Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed by heat and pressure.

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What role does heat play in the rock cycle?

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Heat can cause rocks to melt into magma or change existing rocks into metamorphic rocks.