Rock Cycle

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What is cementation in the rock cycle?

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Cementation is the process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together, forming sedimentary rock.

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What type of rock is formed from layers of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from layers of sediments that have been compacted and cemented together.

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What two processes change a metamorphic rock into an igneous rock?

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Melting and cooling are the two processes that change a metamorphic rock into an igneous rock.

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What is weathering in the context of the rock cycle?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks by wind, water, and ice.

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Which type of rock is made by small bits of rock, mud, or sand compacted and cemented together?

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Sedimentary rock is made by small bits of rock, mud, or sand that are compacted and cemented together.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes the transformation of rocks through various stages: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by wind, water, or ice.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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

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What role does heat and pressure play in the rock cycle?

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Heat and pressure can transform sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks.

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What is deposition in the rock cycle?

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Deposition is the process where sediments settle out of the transporting medium (like water or wind) and accumulate in layers.

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