Rock Cycle Concepts

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The series of processes that change one type of rock into another type of rock.

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Rock Cycle

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When minerals dissolved in the surrounding water crystallize between grains of sediment.

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Cementation

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A naturally occurring solid mixture composed of minerals.

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Rock

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When lava cools and crystallizes on Earth’s surface.

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Extrusive Rock

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Occurs when particles dissolved in a liquid, such as lava or magma, solidify and form crystals.

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Crystallization

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The process through which sediment turns into rock.

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Lithification

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The weight from the layers of sediment forces out fluids and decreases the space between grains.

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Compaction

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A large mass of ice that forms on land and moves slowly across Earth's surface.

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Glacier

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Weathered material can be moved or transported to new locations.

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Erosion