Rocks & Rock Cycle

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What is the process shown by weathering and erosion?

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Weathering and erosion are processes that break down rocks into smaller pieces and transport them to different locations.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is the name given to rock material that has been broken down into smaller pieces.

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Can each rock type follow only one pathway of the rock cycle?

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False. Each rock type can follow multiple pathways in the rock cycle.

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What type of rock is formed from volcanic activity?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A sedimentary rock is formed from fragments of other rocks, minerals, and organic materials that have been compacted and cemented together.

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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 stages: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is crystallization in the context of rocks?

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Crystallization is the process where minerals form solid crystals from a liquid or gas, often occurring when magma cools.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What role does weathering play in the rock cycle?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, which can then be transported and eventually form sedimentary rocks.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.