Rocks & Rock Cycle

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What is the process called when large rocks are broken down into smaller parts by physical and chemical means?

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Weathering

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What type of rock is sandstone?

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Sedimentary

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What are the two types of sedimentary rocks?

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Clastic and non-clastic

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What type of rock is gneiss?

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Metamorphic

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What type of rock is conglomerate?

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Sedimentary

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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 are igneous rocks?

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Rocks formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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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.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks; erosion transports the broken materials.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A rock that has been changed from its original form by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.