Rocks & Rock Cycle

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A rock formed from fragments of other rocks is a(n)

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Sedimentary Rock

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This rock was another type of rock that was heated and compressed over time. What type of rock is this?

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Metamorphic Rock

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The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called

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Weathering

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This is a natural solid that is made of one or more minerals.

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Rock

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True/False: Igneous rocks can only turn into metamorphic rocks.

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False

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What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

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Igneous Rock

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What is the process called when sediments are compacted and cemented together?

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Lithification

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of organic material?

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Sedimentary Rock

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What is the term for the movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another?

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Erosion

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What type of rock can change into another type of rock through heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic Rock