Rock Cycle

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What is the process by which igneous rocks are formed?

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Melting and cooling.

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Fossils are found in ____________ rocks.

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Sedimentary rocks.

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What does the term 'igneous' mean?

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Igneous rock means FIRE and is formed from melted rock either from magma below Earth's crust or from lava above it.

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What process does sediment go through to become sedimentary rock?

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Compacting and cementing.

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What is cementation in the rock cycle?

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The process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together.

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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 are metamorphic rocks formed?

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Through heat and pressure applied to existing rocks.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.