Types of Rocks and Organic Substances

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What is the definition of 'rock'?

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A rock is a naturally occurring solid aggregate of minerals or mineraloid matter.

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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 is an igneous rock?

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

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from the alteration of existing rock types through 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.

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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 lava?

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Lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.