Rock Cycle

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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 are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock that is found beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is lava?

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Lava is molten rock that erupts onto the Earth's surface.

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What process turns sediment into sedimentary rock?

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Deposition, compaction, and cementation.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are changed into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice.

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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 by natural forces.

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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 sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock, minerals, or organic material that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.