Rock Cycle: Review

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What are sedimentary rocks primarily formed from?

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Sedimentary rocks are primarily formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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What is the process of cementation in sedimentary rock formation?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals precipitate from water and fill the spaces between sediment grains, binding them together.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Name three processes involved in the rock cycle.

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The three processes involved in the rock cycle are weathering, erosion, and lithification.

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What is the role of heat and pressure in the rock cycle?

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Heat and pressure transform sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks.

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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 are the main types of rocks in the rock cycle?

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The main types of rocks in the rock cycle are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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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 lithification?

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Lithification is the process of turning sediments into solid rock through compaction and cementation.

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What is the significance of the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle illustrates the continuous transformation of rocks from one type to another, showing the dynamic nature of Earth's geology.

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