Rock Cycle

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What type of rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of small bits of rock, mud, or sand?

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Sedimentary rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What type of rock is created when lava or magma cools and solidifies?

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Igneous rock.

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True or False: A sedimentary rock can transform into an igneous rock.

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False.

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What is the process called when dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together?

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Cementation.

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What type of rock is formed when existing rock is altered by heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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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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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the primary difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooling magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments.

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What is metamorphism?

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The process by which existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or chemically.

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What role does weathering play in the rock cycle?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, which can then form sedimentary rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1