Rock Cycle

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What are the three main groups of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

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How are rocks classified?

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By how they form.

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What type of rock is formed when molten rock cools into a solid?

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Igneous Rock

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What is the process by which metamorphic rocks are formed?

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Heat and pressure.

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What is the process by which igneous rocks are formed?

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Melting and solidification.

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What type of rock forms from magma or lava?

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Igneous Rock.

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What are sedimentary rocks primarily formed from?

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The accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the role of heat in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Heat causes changes in the mineral structure and composition of the rock.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation through igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic processes.