Rock Cycle

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed from sediments, organic remains, or chemical precipitates, such as limestone.

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What is magma?

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Molten rock located below Earth’s surface.

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What is the Rock Cycle?

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A model showing the processes that create and change rock.

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Can rocks turn into any other type of rock?

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True.

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What is lava?

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Magma that reaches the surface and flows from a volcano.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed from its original form by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is igneous rock?

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

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rock?

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Intrusive igneous rock forms from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rock forms from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What role does weathering play in the rock cycle?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, which can then form sedimentary rocks.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.