What is the process called that describes the changes rocks go through as they change from igneous to sedimentary to metamorphic rock?
Rocks and Minerals

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Rock cycle
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What type of rock is formed when completely melted rock erupts from a volcano and hardens?
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Igneous rock
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What type of rock forms in layers of small pieces?
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Sedimentary rock
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What term describes the way the surface of a mineral reflects light?
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Luster
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What is a material made up of one or more minerals called?
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Rock
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What type of rock is formed from the alteration of existing rock due to heat and pressure?
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Metamorphic rock
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What is the term for the natural process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces?
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Weathering
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