Exploring the Rock Cycle Processes

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What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

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Igneous rock

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Which process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces?

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Weathering

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What is the main agent responsible for the transportation of sediments?

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All of the above

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Which type of rock is formed by the accumulation and compaction of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock

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What is the process called when sediments are pressed together under their own weight?

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Compaction

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Which type of rock is formed under extreme heat and pressure conditions?

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Metamorphic rock

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What is the process by which sediments are glued together by minerals?

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Cementation

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Example of a sedimentary rock: Basalt, Granite, Limestone, Marble

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Limestone

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

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Extrusive igneous rock

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Which process does not contribute to the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Melting

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