Rocks and The Rock Cycle

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What is the process by which igneous rocks are formed?

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Melting and cooling.

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

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What is the series of processes that change one type of rock into another type of rock?

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Rock cycle.

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What type of rock forms as lava cools and crystallizes?

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Extrusive Igneous.

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What is the next step after magma in the formation of igneous rock?

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Cooling.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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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 is sediment?

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

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What is the process of compaction in sedimentary rock formation?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together under pressure, reducing their volume.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are changed into new types of rocks due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.