Rocks and Rock Cycle

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What is the most common type of rock on Earth?

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Igneous rocks are the most common type of rock on Earth.

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What is the most common earth material?

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Rocks are the most common earth material.

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What is a mineral?

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A mineral is a solid material found in nature with specific properties.

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Which type of rock can have layers in it?

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Sedimentary rocks can have layers in them.

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True or False: The electronics (phones, computers) we use are made of minerals.

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True.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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How are igneous rocks formed?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What is sedimentary rock made of?

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Sedimentary rock is made of particles of sand, silt, clay, and organic materials that have been compacted and cemented together.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What process turns sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphism is the process that turns sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock through heat and pressure.

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1