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The rock cycle is a continuous process involving the transformation of one type of rock into another, driven by various geological ______.

processes

Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of ______ or lava.

magma

Extrusive igneous rock is formed from lava that cools on the Earth's ______.

surface

Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and ______ of sediments.

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Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rock is transformed by heat and ______.

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Weathering, erosion, transportation, and deposition are processes that involve the breakdown of rocks into smaller ______.

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Burial, compaction, and cementation are processes of ______ rock formation.

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Metamorphic rock can undergo deeper burial, heat, and ______ to form under extreme conditions.

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Rock Cycle

The continuous process of transforming one type of rock into another.

Igneous Rock

Formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Extrusive Igneous Rock

Formed from lava that cools on the Earth's surface.

Intrusive Igneous Rock

Formed from magma that cools beneath the Earth's surface.

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Sedimentary Rock

Formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments.

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Magma

Molten rock that forms from the melting of pre-existing rocks.

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Weathering and Erosion

The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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Metamorphism

The process of rocks being transformed by heat and pressure.

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Study Notes

The Rock Cycle

  • The rock cycle describes the transitions between the three main rock types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
  • Processes like weathering, erosion, compaction, and cementation drive the cycle.
  • Igneous rocks form from cooling magma or lava.
  • Intrusive igneous rocks form when magma cools beneath the Earth's surface.
  • Extrusive igneous rocks form when lava cools on the Earth's surface.
  • Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and hardening of sediments.
  • Sedimentary rocks are formed through processes like burial, compaction, and cementation.
  • Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are changed by heat and pressure.
  • The cycle is continuous and dynamic, with rocks constantly transforming.
  • Uplift brings rocks to the surface, where weathering, erosion, and transportation can happen.
  • Outcrops are exposed rock formations at the Earth's surface.
  • Magma cools to form igneous rocks.
  • Igneous rocks can be melted to form magma.
  • Igneous rocks can be weathered and eroded, forming sediments, which can then be compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rocks.
  • Sedimentary rocks can be buried deeper, subjected to heat and pressure, transforming them into metamorphic rocks.
  • Metamorphic rocks can be melted to form magma, restarting the cycle.

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