Rocks and rock cycle review

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What is igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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How does igneous rock become metamorphic rock?

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Igneous rock becomes metamorphic rock through heat and pressure.

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What must happen for rock to become magma?

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The rock must melt.

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How are metamorphic rocks formed?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks that undergo great heat and pressure.

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How does sedimentary rock become metamorphic rock?

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Sedimentary rock becomes metamorphic rock through heat and pressure.

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What happens when magma cools slowly deep inside the Earth?

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When magma cools slowly, it forms coarse mineral crystals that are large enough to see.

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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 rock cycle?

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

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks due to 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.