ROCKS AND ROCK CYCLE

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What are rocks that form from cooling magma inside Earth called?

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Igneous intrusive rocks.

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Which rock is formed from the cooling of volcanic ash on Earth's surface?

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Extrusive igneous rocks.

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What is the process called when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements?

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Weathering.

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What is the process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together?

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Cementation.

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What process leads to the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Heat and pressure.

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the term for the movement of weathered rock and soil from one place to another?

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Erosion.

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What is the process called when layers of sediment are pressed together over time?

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Compaction.

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What type of rock forms from the alteration of existing rocks due to heat, pressure, or chemical processes?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is the term for small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things?

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Sediments.