Rock Transformations Amplify Final Test

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What process breaks down rock into smaller pieces, contributing to the formation of sand?

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Weathering, which includes the effects of wind and rain.

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What is the term for the process where sediments are glued together to form rock?

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Cementation.

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What is the term for the movement of sediments from one location to another?

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Erosion.

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What geological process causes rock formations to be pushed upward?

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Uplifting.

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Can sedimentary rock transform into igneous rock? If so, how?

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Yes, sedimentary rock can become igneous rock if it is subducted and melts due to heat from Earth's interior.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, while erosion is the movement of those broken pieces.

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What role does water play in the weathering process?

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Water can cause chemical weathering and physical weathering, breaking down rocks and transporting sediments.

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What is the significance of plate tectonics in rock transformations?

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Plate tectonics can cause uplifting, subduction, and other processes that transform rocks over geological time.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment refers to small particles of rock and mineral that are transported by wind, water, or ice.

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What is the process of lithification?

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Lithification is the process of turning sediments into solid rock through compaction and cementation.