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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A metamorphic rock is a type of rock that has been transformed from an existing rock type (igneous, sedimentary, or another metamorphic rock) through heat, pressure, and/or chemically active fluids.

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How is a metamorphic rock formed?

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A metamorphic rock is formed by being heated (but not enough to melt it) and put under pressure.

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What is the process of rock breaking down into smaller pieces due to wind or moving water called?

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Weathering.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things, often formed through the processes of weathering and erosion.

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What is the role of the sun's energy in rock transformation?

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The sun's energy heats water and air, causing them to move and weather rock, which creates sediment.

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What is a cross section in geology?

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A cross section is a diagram that shows what the inside of something looks like, often used to illustrate the layers of rock beneath the surface.

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Can any type of rock transform into any other type of rock?

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True, any type of rock can transform into any other type of rock through processes like melting, cooling, erosion, and pressure.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes the transformation of rocks from one type to another, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water flow.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces, while erosion is the movement of those pieces from one location to another.