6.10B Rock Cycle

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What type of rock is formed from the solidification of lava on Earth's surface?

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Extrusive igneous rock is formed from the solidification of lava on Earth's surface.

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed by compacting and cementation of sediments.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

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What is melted rock that cools on Earth's surface called?

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Melted rock that cools on Earth's surface is called lava.

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Is melted rock called magma?

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True, melted rock is called magma.

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What is the process of forming igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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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 beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What are sediments?

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Sediments are small particles of rock, minerals, or organic material that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

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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.

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What role does heat and pressure play in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Heat and pressure cause existing rocks to change into metamorphic rocks through processes like recrystallization.