7.2.1 Rock Cycle 2

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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 geological processes, including weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation, and melting.

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What are the steps involved in the formation of sedimentary rock?

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The steps are: weathering -> erosion -> deposition -> compaction -> cementation -> sedimentary rock.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is lava?

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Lava is molten rock that reaches the Earth's surface during a volcanic eruption.

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What are intrusive rocks?

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Intrusive rocks are igneous rocks that form from magma cooling slowly beneath the Earth's surface, resulting in large crystals.

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What are extrusive rocks?

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Extrusive rocks are igneous rocks that form from lava cooling quickly on the Earth's surface, resulting in small crystals.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form from cooled magma underground, while extrusive rocks form from cooled lava above ground.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down in new locations after being transported by erosion.