Rock Cycle

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes the transformation of rocks through various stages: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals at the Earth's surface through physical, chemical, or biological processes.

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What type of rock forms from cooled lava?

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Extrusive Igneous Rock.

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What type of rock forms from the compression and cementation of sediments?

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Sedimentary Rock.

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What type of rock forms from the alteration of existing rocks due to heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic Rock.

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What is an intrusive igneous rock?

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An intrusive igneous rock is formed from magma that cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface, resulting in large crystals.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments, which can include minerals, organic matter, and fragments of other rocks.

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What is a chemical property of rocks?

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A chemical property of rocks refers to how they react with other substances, such as acids.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of rock and soil, while weathering involves the breaking down of rocks without movement.