Rocks and Rock Cycle

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What is a rock?

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A rock consists of two or more minerals.

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How many ways can igneous rock form into sedimentary rock?

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One way.

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What type of rock is basalt?

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Basalt is an igneous rock.

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What does metamorphic mean?

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Metamorphic means 'to have been changed'.

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What is igneous rock?

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Rock formed from liquid molten rock (lava or magma) that cools slowly and hardens.

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Where are igneous rocks typically found?

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Igneous rocks are found near volcanoes and fissures.

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What are the two main types of rocks?

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Igneous and sedimentary rocks.

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What process forms sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentation, which involves the accumulation of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface; lava is magma that has reached the surface.