Rock Cycle

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What type of rock is formed when hot magma cools quickly?

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Igneous rock

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What type of rock forms from sediment that gets cemented together under pressure?

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Sedimentary rock

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What type of rock is formed by pressure and heat, and used to be igneous or sedimentary?

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Metamorphic rock

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What is the process called when sediments are laid down in new locations, building new landforms?

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Deposition

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What type of rock is limestone an example of?

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Sedimentary 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 or water.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals through natural processes such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and cementation of sediments.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are changed into metamorphic rocks due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.