Rock Cycle

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What is a Sedimentary Rock?

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A type of rock that forms when particles from other rocks or the remains of plants and animals are pressed and cemented together.

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What is an Igneous Rock?

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A type of rock that forms from the cooling of molten rock (magma or lava) at or below the Earth's surface.

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How does Sedimentary Rock transform into Metamorphic Rock?

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By heat and pressure.

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How does Sedimentary Rock transform into Igneous Rock?

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By melting and cooling.

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How does Igneous Rock transform into Sedimentary Rock?

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Through weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation.

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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What is deposition?

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The process by which sediments settle out of a transporting medium, such as water or wind.

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What is compaction?

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The process of pressing sediments together under pressure, reducing their volume.