Rock Cycle

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What type of rock is formed from molten magma?

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Igneous rock.

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What type of rock is formed by the accumulation of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What type of rock is created under heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

Front

What process leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Compaction and cementation.

Front

What is the process by which metamorphic rocks can become igneous rocks?

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Melting and cooling.

Front

What is the role of heat and pressure in the rock cycle?

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They transform existing rocks into metamorphic rocks.

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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From the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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Sandstone.

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What is an example of a metamorphic rock?

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Schist.