Rocks & Rock Cycle

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What is the process called when large rocks are broken down into smaller parts by physical and chemical means?

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Weathering

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What type of rock is sandstone?

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Sedimentary

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What are the two types of sedimentary rocks?

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Clastic and non-clastic

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What are the two types of metamorphic rocks?

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Foliated and non-foliated

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What type of rock is conglomerate?

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Sedimentary

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by wind or water.

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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 sediment.

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What is metamorphism?

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The process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure.

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What is a mineral?

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A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.