Rock Transformations Chapters 1-2

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What forms when any type of rock is melted?

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Magma

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is when wind or water break pieces off of rock.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is when sediments are carried away by wind or water.

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What is cementation?

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Cementation is when sediments get glued together with minerals.

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What is compaction?

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Compaction is when sediments get pressed together.

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What are the three main processes of rock transformation?

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Weathering, erosion, and deposition.

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What is the difference between weathering and erosion?

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Weathering breaks down rocks, while erosion transports sediments away.

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What role does water play in weathering?

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Water can cause physical and chemical weathering of rocks.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock and mineral that are transported by wind, water, or ice.

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How does sediment become sedimentary rock?

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Sediment becomes sedimentary rock through compaction and cementation.