Rock cycle

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the process by which rocks change from one type to another over time.

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What forms igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed by cooling magma or lava.

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What type of rock is formed from heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed from heat and pressure.

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What type of rock is formed from small pieces of rock that settle at the bottom of a lake?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from small pieces of rock that settle at the bottom of a lake.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process where sediments are carried away by wind, water, or ice.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments settle down in a new location.

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What is compaction?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together to form rock.

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What is cementation?

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Cementation is the process where minerals fill the spaces between sediments and bind them together.

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What are fossils?

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Fossils are the remains or traces of ancient living things found in sedimentary rocks.