Rocks and Rock Cycle!

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What is the process by which igneous rocks are formed?

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Melting and cooling.

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

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Do sedimentary rocks contain fossils?

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True.

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What process is shown by heat and pressure in the rock cycle?

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Metamorphism.

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What is the process of layers becoming stuck together to form sedimentary rocks?

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Cementation.

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What is the main characteristic of igneous rocks?

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They are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What are sedimentary rocks primarily formed from?

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Particles of sand, silt, clay, and organic materials.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed from one form to another by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.