Layers Earth, Rock Cycle, plate boundaries , Geologic history

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What type of rock is formed by heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock is formed by heat and pressure.

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What type of rock is formed by the compacting and cementing of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock is formed by the compacting and cementing of sediments.

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Which type of crust is thicker?

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Continental crust is thicker than oceanic crust.

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Which layer of the Earth is shown in orange in diagrams?

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The outer core is often represented in orange in diagrams.

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What is the area called that is known for its volcanic activity around the Pacific Ocean?

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The Ring of Fire is known for its volcanic activity.

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What are the three main layers of the Earth?

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The three main layers of the Earth are the crust, mantle, and core.

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What is the process called that describes the movement of Earth's plates?

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Plate tectonics is the process that describes the movement of Earth's plates.

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What type of rock is formed from lava that cools quickly?

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Extrusive igneous rock is formed from lava that cools quickly.

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What type of rock is formed from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface?

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Intrusive igneous rock is formed from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the term for the cycle that describes the transformation of rocks?

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The rock cycle describes the transformation of rocks.