6th (6.10B - The Rock Cycle) Part 1

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What type of rock forms directly from deposition, compaction, and cementation?

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Sedimentary rock

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What is the process that transforms sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

Back

Pressure and heat

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What are two processes required for the formation of sedimentary rock?

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Deposition and cementation

Front

What forces change granite into metamorphic rock gneiss?

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Pressure and heat

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What is the main characteristic of igneous rocks?

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They form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is the role of weathering in the rock cycle?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, which can lead to sedimentary rock formation.

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What is metamorphism?

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The process by which existing rocks are changed into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma beneath the Earth's surface?

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Intrusive igneous rock.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of rock particles, while weathering is the breaking down of rocks.

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What is the rock cycle?

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A continuous process where rocks are transformed from one type to another over time.