Patterns of Change

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What is an igneous rock?

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

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Give an example of an igneous rock.

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Granite is an example of an igneous rock.

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True or False: Marble is an igneous rock.

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False. Marble is a metamorphic rock.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes the transformation of rocks through various stages: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How does metamorphic rock become igneous rock?

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Metamorphic rock becomes igneous rock by melting into magma or lava and then cooling and hardening.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and cementation of mineral and organic particles. Examples include limestone and sandstone.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the surface.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks that are changed by heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids. Examples include marble and schist.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by water, wind, or ice.