The Rock Cycle

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes how rocks change from one type to another over time through various geological processes.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What process involves the breaking down of rocks at the Earth's surface?

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Erosion.

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

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Igneous rock.

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What is sedimentary rock primarily formed from?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and cementation of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the process called when sediments are glued together?

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Cementation.

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What type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature?

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Metamorphic rock.

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Can a rock be transformed into any other type of rock?

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True, a rock can be transformed into any other type of rock through the rock cycle.

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What is the process of rocks being broken down into smaller pieces called?

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Weathering.

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What is the term for the movement of sediments from one location to another?

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Erosion.