Rock Cycle Diagram Reading

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What type of rock forms directly from magma?

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Igneous Rock

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Identify two processes that change igneous rock into sediments.

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Weathering and Erosion

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What type of rock forms directly from heat and/or pressure?

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Metamorphic Rock

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Which processes lead to the formation of sedimentary rock?

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Deposition, Compaction, and Cementation

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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 sediment?

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Sediment is small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things.

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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 and compaction of sediments.

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What role does weathering play in the rock cycle?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, contributing to the formation of sediments.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are changed into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure.

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What is the significance of compaction in sedimentary rock formation?

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Compaction reduces the volume of sediments and helps to bind them together to form sedimentary rock.