Exploring the Rock Cycle

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes the transformation of rocks through various stages: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How are igneous rocks formed?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten magma or lava.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments, which can include minerals, organic matter, and fragments of other rocks.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rocks are transformed by heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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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 magma that has reached the Earth's surface.

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What process leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed through the processes of weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation.

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

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Heat and pressure can cause existing rocks to change into metamorphic rocks through a process called metamorphism.

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What type of rock is formed from the cooling of lava on the Earth's surface?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling of lava on the Earth's surface.

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What is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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An example of a sedimentary rock is limestone, which can form from the accumulation of marine organisms' shells.

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What happens during the melting phase of the rock cycle?

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During the melting phase, rocks are heated to the point where they become molten, forming magma.