Rocks and Minerals (Including Rock Cycle)

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What type of rocks are formed when magma cools?

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Igneous rocks are formed when magma cools.

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What is a solid, naturally formed substance that always has the same composition?

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A mineral is a solid, naturally formed substance that always has the same composition.

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What process leads to the formation of salt crystals?

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Salt crystals form when water evaporates.

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Give an example of a sedimentary rock.

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One example of a sedimentary rock is sandstone.

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What are layers of sedimentary rock called?

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Layers of sedimentary rock are called strata.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How are metamorphic rocks formed?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks that are changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma, while sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.