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Rock cycle
Term | Definition |
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Rock cycle | Earths rocks change from one type in to another overtime due to various earth processes |
Igneous rock | Formed when lava or magma cools and solidifies.Lava cools quickly magma cools slowly |
Metamorphic rock | Forced deep underground were heat and pressure cause existing rock to be changed |
Sedimentary rock | Rock from when particles of other rocks are deposited in layers and are compacted and cemented together |
Compaction | Occurs when rocks particles are pressed together or pack down by gravity and overlying rocks |
Pressure | Continuous force exerted on or against an object |