Rock Cycle 6th grade

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What are the three types of rocks in the rock cycle?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

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Which type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous rocks.

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What is the process called when rocks break into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What is erosion?

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

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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Through compaction and cementation of sediments.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed by heat and pressure.

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What role does water play in the rock cycle?

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Water helps in weathering and erosion of rocks.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation.

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What is cementation in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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The process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles together.