Rock Cycle Review

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What is the rock cycle?

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

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Where do sedimentary rocks most likely form?

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In a body of water on Earth's surface.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock and mineral that accumulate in layers.

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What is an igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from existing rocks that are changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is crystallization in the rock cycle?

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Crystallization is the process where minerals form from cooling magma or evaporating solutions.

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What role does erosion play in the rock cycle?

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Erosion breaks down rocks and transports sediment to new locations.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly underground, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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How do sedimentary rocks form?

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Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compaction of sediment over time.