Amplify Rock Transformation Review

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What is igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed when magma cools and hardens.

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What happens after rock has been weathered and eroded?

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The next step in the rock transformation process is compaction and cementation.

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How does sediment become sedimentary rock?

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Sediment becomes sedimentary rock through the processes of compaction and cementation.

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What type of rock is formed from compacted and cemented pieces of rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed when pieces of rock are compacted and cemented together.

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How is metamorphic rock formed?

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Metamorphic rock is formed by being heated and put under pressure.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which weathered rock and soil are moved from one location to another.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is compaction in the rock cycle?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together under pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is cementation?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rock?

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Igneous rock forms from cooled magma, while sedimentary rock forms from compacted sediments.

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