Understanding the Rock Cycle

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Rock Cycle

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Continuous process of rock formation and transformation

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Igneous Rocks

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Formed from cooled magma or lava

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Sedimentary Rocks

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Formed from compacted sediments

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Metamorphic Rocks

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Formed under heat and pressure

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Weathering

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Breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces

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Erosion

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Movement of rock particles by wind, water, or ice

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Deposition

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Process of sediments settling and accumulating

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Melting

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Rocks turning into magma due to high temperature

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Cooling and Solidification

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Magma or lava cooling to form igneous rocks

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Heat and Pressure

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Transform rocks into metamorphic rocks