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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process by which rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed over time.

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What type of rock is formed from cooling magma or lava?

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Igneous rock.

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What type of rock is formed from the compression and cementation of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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What is deposition in the context of the rock cycle?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down in new locations.

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What is compaction in sedimentary rock formation?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together under pressure.

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What is cementation in sedimentary rock formation?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediments together.

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What is the main characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks often contain fossils and are formed from particles of other rocks.