Rock Cycle

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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 stages: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What are the three major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

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How are igneous rocks formed?

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Igneous rocks are formed when molten rock material (magma or lava) cools and hardens.

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What type of rock is formed from the remains of once living things?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the remains of once living things.

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What process turns sediment into sedimentary rock?

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Deposition, Compaction, and Cementation.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are changed into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure.

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What is the role of weathering and erosion in the rock cycle?

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Weathering and erosion break down rocks into smaller particles, which can then form sedimentary rocks.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is lava?

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Lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.