Rocks and Rock Cycle!

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What is the process called when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements?

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Weathering

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What type of rock is formed from heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic Rock

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True or False: Each rock type can follow only one pathway of the rock cycle.

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False

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What is the term for rocks that have been broken down into smaller pieces?

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Sediment

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What is the process by which igneous rocks are formed?

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Melting and cooling

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed from the accumulation of sediments, which can include minerals, organic matter, and fragments of other rocks.

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What is the rock cycle?

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A continuous process by which rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed through geological processes.

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What is an igneous rock?

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Rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.