Rocks & the Rock Cycle*
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1.
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What is granite?
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Granite is an igneous rock that is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What transforms granite into gneiss?
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Granite can be transformed into metamorphic rock gneiss through the application of pressure and heat.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the two main forces that change rocks in the rock cycle?
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The two main forces are heat and pressure.
4.
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What is magma?
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Magma is molten rock that forms when heat and pressure inside the Earth cause a rock to melt.
5.
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What is compaction in the rock cycle?
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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together tightly, reducing their volume.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is cementation?
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Cementation is the process where minerals glue sediment together, forming sedimentary rock.
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What is the role of weathering in the rock cycle?
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Weathering is the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, called sediments.
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