U2L4 The Rock Cycle

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What are the three types of rock?

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sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous set of processes by which rock can change from one type to another; a model of how the flow of energy drives the cycling of rock material in the geosphere.

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What is chemical sedimentation?

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The process in which water dissolves sediment for later crystallization or use by organisms.

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Order the following terms from smallest to largest: mineral, atom, crystal, rock.

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atom, crystal, mineral, rock

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What is a crystal?

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A solid structure with atoms arranged in a repeating geometric pattern.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is igneous rock?

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Rock formed from the solidification of molten material (magma or lava).

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What role does weathering play in the rock cycle?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, which can then be transported and deposited to form sedimentary rocks.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the surface.