Rock Cycle Review

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What is the rock cycle?

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The series of processes that change one type of rock into another.

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Where does magma form in the rock cycle?

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Magma is formed deep within the Earth and is a key component of the rock cycle.

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What type of rock forms from magma?

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Igneous rock forms when magma cools and solidifies.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment consists of small particles of rock, minerals, and organic material that can accumulate and form sedimentary rocks.

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What process binds sediments together to form sedimentary rock?

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Cementation is the process that binds sediments together.

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks form as a result of great pressure and/or temperature applied to existing rocks.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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What is the role of pressure in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Pressure can cause changes in the mineral structure and texture of rocks, leading to the formation of metamorphic rocks.

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What is crystallization in the context of the rock cycle?

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Crystallization is the process where minerals form from cooling magma or evaporating solutions.

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What is the significance of weathering in the rock cycle?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, which can then become sediment.