Rock Cycle Review

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is the name given to small pieces of rock that have been broken down through weathering and erosion.

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What process forms metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed through the application of heat and pressure.

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Which type of rock can contain fossils?

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Sedimentary rock can contain fossils, as the processes that form it do not destroy them.

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What type of rock is formed when magma cools?

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Igneous rocks are formed when magma cools and solidifies.

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What is granite?

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Granite is an example of an igneous rock formed from the cooling of magma at continental volcanoes.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process where rocks are transformed from one type to another through various geological processes.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to environmental factors.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which sediment and rock are removed from their original location and transported elsewhere.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment.