Lesson 2: Rocks and the Rock Cycle

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What is the process by which Earth materials change among magma, igneous rocks, sediments, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks?

Rock cycle

Which process involves rock interacting with sunlight, rain, wind, plants, and animals?

Erosion

What is the process where sediments are buried and compacted?

Burial

Which type of rock forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

<p>Igneous rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What describes the process of rocks turning into different rocks due to great heat and pressure?

<p>Metamorphism</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of rocks are formed from weathering, compaction of minerals, and lithification?

<p>Sedimentary rocks</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is fossil fuel primarily formed from?

<p>Wood and plant parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which energy resource uses Earth's natural heat as a source?

<p>Geothermal energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is soil composed of?

<p>Organic matter and air</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of waste includes everyday items thrown away by individuals?

<p>Municipal waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two types of weathering are mentioned?

<p>Physical and Chemical weathering</p> Signup and view all the answers

What process involves freeze-thaw cycles of water forming in rock cracks?

<p>Frost Wedging</p> Signup and view all the answers

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