Rock Cycle

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What type of rock means FIRE and is formed from melted rock?

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Igneous rock is formed from melted rock either from magma below Earth's crust or from lava above it.

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Which type of rock forms from heat and extreme pressure?

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Metamorphic rock forms from heat and extreme pressure.

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Fossils are found in which type of rock?

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Fossils are found in sedimentary rocks.

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What is a rock that formed from layers of sediments called?

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A rock that formed from layers of sediments is called sedimentary rock.

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Can each rock type follow only one pathway of the rock cycle?

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False. Each rock type can follow multiple pathways in the rock cycle.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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The process is called weathering.

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What is the term for the movement of sediments from one place to another?

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The movement of sediments is called erosion.

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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 is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is the main difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from molten material, while sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation 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 and pressure.