Rocks

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What causes the movement of the Earth's continents?

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The movement of the Earth's continents is primarily caused by thermal energy below the Earth's surface.

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What type of rock is formed by compaction and cementation of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What happens to the brightness of a light when more batteries are added in a circuit?

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The light gets brighter.

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What is the main topic of the Grade 5 Science Unit 10 Assessment?

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Rocks.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment measuring light brightness?

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The brightness of the light.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

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How are igneous rocks formed?

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

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What is the process of sedimentary rock formation?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed through the processes of weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation of sediments.

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What is metamorphism in geology?

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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 rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through various geological processes.