Minerals and Rock Cycle Review

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What is sedimentary rock and how is it formed?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from layers of sediment that are deposited and compressed over a long time period.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What process leads to the formation of igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed when melted rock, or magma, hardens.

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What processes can change igneous rock into sediment?

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Weathering and erosion are the processes that change igneous rock into sediment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What type of rock is formed from shale when exposed to heat and pressure?

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Slate is a metamorphic rock that forms from shale when exposed to heat and pressure.

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What does magma become after it cools slowly?

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After magma cools slowly, it becomes igneous rock.

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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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How does the rock cycle describe the transformation of rocks?

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The rock cycle describes the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through various geological processes.

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What is the role of weathering in the rock cycle?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, which can then be transported and deposited as sediment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is erosion and how does it affect rocks?

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Erosion is the process of moving sediment and rocks from one location to another, often leading to the formation of sedimentary rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the Earth's surface.