Rocks and Rock Cycle

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed from sediments, such as sand, pebbles, shells, and remains of dead plants/animals; often deposited in layers.

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What process occurs when rocks are deeply buried and placed under pressure?

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Compaction.

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What type of rock is basalt?

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Igneous rock.

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True or False: Igneous rock becomes Metamorphic by melting and cooling.

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False.

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What is a rock that consists of two or more minerals?

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A rock is defined as a solid aggregate of one or more minerals.

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What is lithification?

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The process of turning sediments into solid rock through compaction and cementation.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation, including the processes of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock formation.

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What is the process of cementation?

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The process by which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.