Rocks and Rock Cycle Review

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What happens when magma cools?

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It becomes an igneous rock.

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

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Weathering.

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What type of rock is formed near a volcano?

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Igneous rock.

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What is the term for hot liquid rock below the Earth's surface?

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Magma.

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What processes are involved in forming sedimentary rocks?

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Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Compaction, Cementation.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving sediments from one location to another.

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock and minerals that are transported by wind, water, or ice.

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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 compaction in the context of sedimentary rock formation?

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The process where sediments are pressed together under pressure.

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What is cementation?

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The process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediments together.