Weathering Erosion Deposition and the Rock Cycle

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Rocks and sediment change their form as they move through the rock cycle. Which change involves melting?

When ice freezes and causes rocks the size of the rock can increase. What process is being explained?

Over a long period of time, igneous rock can change into sedimentary rock. What must happen to igneous rock before it can change into sedimentary rock?

Deforestation occurs when large areas of trees are cut down. Which of the following impacts on the environment would result from deforestation?

When a volcano erupts, ash can enter Earth’s atmosphere. Eventually, the ash falls back down to Earth’s surface. Which term describes the falling of volcanic ash to Earth’s surface?

Slate is a metamorphic rock that forms from shale, which is a sedimentary rock. Which of the following would be needed for slate to form from shale?

Granite forms when liquid magma slowly cools within Earth’s crust. If the granite is exposed to intense heat and pressure, it can change to gneiss. Which type of change takes place when granite turns into gneiss?

Which term defines weathering?