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What is compaction in the rock cycle?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together tightly, reducing the space between them.

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What type of rock is formed when heat and pressure change the texture and crystal structure of a rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed when heat and pressure inside Earth cause the texture and crystal structure of a rock to change.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A sedimentary rock is a type of rock that forms from many small fragments of other rocks.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is the name given to rock material that has been broken down into smaller pieces.

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What type of igneous rock contains large crystals?

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Intrusive igneous rock usually contains large crystals because it cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which rock and soil are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural processes, including physical and chemical changes.

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What is cementation in the rock cycle?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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