Rock Cycle 6th grade

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process by which wind and water change rocks and the Earth's surfaces.

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How are igneous rocks formed?

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Igneous rocks are formed by the melting and cooling of lava and magma.

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What is the main topic we are learning about this week?

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The Rock Cycle.

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed through compacting and cementation.

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How are metamorphic rocks formed?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed when heat and pressure cause buried rock to change into new rock.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind, water, or ice.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock, minerals, and organic material that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

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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 magma that has reached the Earth's surface.

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What role does pressure play in rock formation?

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Pressure can cause changes in rock structure and composition, leading to the formation of metamorphic rocks.