Rock Cycle

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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The Rock Cycle is a continuous process that describes how rocks change from one type to another over time through various geological processes.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

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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 sediment?

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Sediment refers to small particles of rock, minerals, and organic material that can accumulate and form sedimentary rocks.

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What process turns sediment into sedimentary rock?

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Compaction and Cementation.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks due to heat, pressure, and chemical processes.

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How do metamorphic rocks form?

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Metamorphic rocks form from existing rocks (igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rocks) that undergo changes due to heat and pressure.

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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 is lava?

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Lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.

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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 become sediment.