Rocks and Rock Cycle

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What type of rock forms from the cooling of magma or lava?

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Igneous rock forms from the cooling of magma or lava.

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What type of sedimentary rock forms from ribbons of different sand?

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Sandstone is a type of sedimentary rock that forms from ribbons of different sand.

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Which type of rock usually forms near places where sediment builds up?

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Sedimentary rock usually forms near places where sediment builds up.

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What type of sedimentary rock is made of chunks of rock glued together by other rock?

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Conglomerate is a type of sedimentary rock made of chunks of rock glued together by other rock.

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What type of sedimentary rock forms from bones and shells of sea creatures?

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Limestone is a type of sedimentary rock that forms from bones and shells of sea creatures.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the process by which rocks change from one type to another over time.

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What is magma?

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

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What is lava?

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

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock, minerals, and organic material that settle at the bottom of water bodies.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rocks are changed by heat and pressure.