Rock Cycle Review

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What is the process by which a metamorphic rock can become an igneous rock?

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Melting and cooling.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What must occur for sedimentary rock to form?

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Compaction.

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Which letter represents sedimentary rocks in the rock cycle?

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B.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the process called when sediments are picked up and carried away by wind, moving water, or ice?

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Erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the term for the process when eroded particles are laid down?

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Deposition.

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What are the three main types of rocks in the rock cycle?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How does sedimentary rock typically form?

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Through the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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

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They cause changes in the mineral composition and structure of the rock.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken materials.

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What is the rock cycle?

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A continuous process of rock formation and transformation involving igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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