Rocks and The Rock Cycle

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What is the rock cycle?

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The series of processes that change one type of rock into another type of rock.

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What are the three major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

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What type of rock forms from magma or lava?

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Igneous rock.

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What process transforms sedimentary rock into magma?

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Melting.

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What is cementation in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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The crystallization of minerals from water into the spaces between sediment grains.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is erosion?

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The process by which weathered rock and soil are moved from one place to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is metamorphism?

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The process by which existing rocks are changed into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock, minerals, and organic material that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1