Rock Cycle

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock, minerals, or organic material that have been broken down by weathering and erosion.

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What type of rock contains fossils?

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Fossils are found in sedimentary rocks.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A sedimentary rock is a type of rock that forms from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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How does sediment become sedimentary rock?

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Sediment becomes sedimentary rock through the processes of compacting and cementing.

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What type of rock forms from heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rocks form from heat and extreme pressure.

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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, involving igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to environmental factors.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of sediments from one location to another, often caused by wind, water, or ice.

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What are igneous rocks?

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

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.