Weathering and Erosion & rock Cycle

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What type of rock forms from extreme heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock forms from extreme heat and pressure.

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What type of rock is formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake?

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Sedimentary rock is formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down Earth's materials into smaller pieces.

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Which agent of erosion moves and deposits the most sediments?

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Flowing water is the agent of erosion that moves and deposits the most sediments.

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What can cause weathering?

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Weathering can be caused by water, air, chemicals, plants, and animals.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of moving sediments from one location to another.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion moves the broken pieces.