🎫 Lesson 1.5 Rock Transformations Exit Ticket (50 pts.)

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What is the primary source of energy for geological processes occurring within the Earth?

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The Earth's interior.

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What is the primary source of energy for processes such as photosynthesis and weather patterns?

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The sun.

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Define 'rock transformation' in the context of geology.

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Rock transformation refers to the processes that change one type of rock into another, including weathering, erosion, and metamorphism.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What is the process of sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process by which sediments are deposited in layers, often in bodies of water, leading to the formation of sedimentary rocks.

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What role does heat play in metamorphism?

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Heat causes changes in the mineral structure and composition of rocks, leading to the formation of metamorphic rocks.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.

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What is weathering, and how does it contribute to rock transformation?

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Weathering is the breakdown of rocks at the Earth's surface due to environmental factors, contributing to the formation of sediments.

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Explain the rock cycle.

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The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes the transformation of rocks through various geological processes, including igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic processes.