VA 5.7 Earth

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What are metamorphic rocks formed by?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed by heat and pressure.

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What type of rocks are formed from melted then cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous rocks are formed from melted then cooled magma or lava.

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Where are earthquakes most likely to occur?

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Earthquakes are most likely to occur along plate boundaries.

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What is the process of wind or water carrying away weathered pieces of sediment called?

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The process is called erosion.

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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 weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered materials from one location to another.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down in new locations.

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What causes earthquakes?

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Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation.