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The Rock Cycle
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Mineral | A solid substance that occurs naturally |
| Igneous Rock | Rock that forms when magma cools and solidifies (hardens). |
| Sedimentary Rock | A rock that forms from compressed or cemented layers of sediment. |
| Metamorphic Rock | A rock that forms from other rocks as a result of heat, pressure, or chemical processes. |
| Rock Cycle | A natural process that describes how rocks change from one type to another over time. |
| Compaction | The process of pressing sediments together tightly by the weight of materials above it |
| Cementation | The process of sediments sticking to form solid rock. |
| Lava | Molten rock on Earth's surface. |
| Magma | Hot, liquid rock found deep within the Earth |