Baylor Rocks & Minerals/Soil

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What is the rock cycle?

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A series of processes on the surface and inside the Earth that slowly change rock from one type to another.

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What type of rock is formed when lava flows over the Earth's surface and hardens?

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Extrusive rock.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

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How do scientists classify rocks?

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By their composition and texture.

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What is magma?

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The molten rock, or hot liquid rock, located deep beneath the Earth's surface.

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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 metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed from its original form by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive rock?

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

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What is the process of weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.