Rocks and the Rock Cycle: the Rock Cycle

The video explores the origin of sand, explaining that it comes from rocks through weathering and erosion. It introduces the rock cycle, detailing how rocks transform between sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous forms. The process of sedimentary rock formation is explained, including examples like conglomerate and shale. The video also covers how metamorphic rocks form under heat and pressure, and how igneous rocks form from cooled magma. The cycle is continuous, with rocks breaking down into sediments to start the process anew.

Explain the transformation of shale into slate and the conditions required for this change.

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What happens to igneous rocks when they are exposed to weathering?

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