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 type of rock forms from magma or lava?

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Igneous rock.

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How are igneous rocks formed?

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Through the processes of melting and cooling.

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What process transforms sedimentary rock into magma?

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Melting.

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What are the three major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed from its original form by heat, pressure, or chemically.

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What is the process of weathering?

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

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another.

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What is magma?

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Molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.