Rock Cycle

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock, minerals, and organic material that have been broken down by weathering and erosion.

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What type of rock is formed from heat and extreme pressure?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from heat and extreme pressure.

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What process turns sediment into sedimentary rock?

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Compacting and cementing are the processes that turn sediment into sedimentary rock.

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True or False: A sedimentary rock can become an igneous rock.

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False. A sedimentary rock can become a metamorphic rock, and under extreme conditions, it can melt and become igneous.

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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 is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation, involving igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to environmental factors like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of sediment and soil from one location to another, often caused by water, wind, or ice.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.

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What are sedimentary rocks primarily made of?

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Sedimentary rocks are primarily made of particles of other rocks, minerals, and organic materials that have been compacted and cemented together.