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The Rock Cycle
Geology
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| metamorphic rock | rock formed from intense heat and pressure |
| sedimentary rock | rock formed from sediments that are compacted and cemented (stuck) together |
| igneous rock | rock formed when magma/lava cools |
| magma / lava | liquid rock |
| crust | outer layer of the earth |
| lithosphere | the crust plus the top layer of the mantle |
| mantle | located below the crust, but above the core |
| weathering / erosion | rock is broken down into sediments |
| compacting / cementing | pieces are stuck together |