Rock Review

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock, minerals, and organic material that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

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What energy source is needed for sediment to form?

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The Sun provides the energy needed for sediment to form.

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What type of rock is formed from lava outside of a volcano?

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Extrusive igneous rock is formed from lava that cools and solidifies outside of a volcano.

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What is melted rock below the ground called?

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Magma is melted rock that is found beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is melted rock above the ground called?

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Lava is melted rock that erupts onto the Earth's surface.

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How do magma and lava differ?

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Magma is found underground, while lava is found above ground.

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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 through various geological processes.

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

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

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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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What is an intrusive igneous rock?

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Intrusive igneous rock is formed from magma that cools and solidifies below the Earth's surface.