Rocks and The Rock Cycle

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What is compaction in the rock cycle?

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Compaction is the process that occurs when rocks are deeply buried and placed under pressure due to the weight of overlying layers, causing the particles to be squeezed together.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a series of processes that change one type of rock into another type of rock, involving processes like melting, cooling, erosion, and sedimentation.

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What type of rock forms from magma or lava?

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

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is rock material that has been broken down into smaller pieces or dissolved in water as a result of erosion.

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What happens to metamorphic rock during weathering and erosion?

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Metamorphic rock can be broken down into sediment through the processes of weathering and erosion.

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What is lithification?

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Lithification is the process of turning sediment into solid rock through compaction and cementation.

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What is cementation in the rock cycle?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediment particles together to form sedimentary rock.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How does sedimentary rock form?

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Sedimentary rock forms from the accumulation and compaction of sediment over time.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which rock and soil are worn away and transported by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.