Rock Transformations Amplify Final Test

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What type of rock is formed from heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed from heat and pressure.

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What type of rock is formed when sediments are pressed and glued together?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed when sediments are pressed and glued together.

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What is the process by which rock material moves under Earth's outer layer and into the mantle due to plate motion?

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Subduction is the process by which rock material moves under Earth's outer layer and into the mantle.

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What type of rock is formed when magma cools and becomes solid?

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Igneous rocks are formed when magma cools and becomes solid.

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How does energy play a role in the formation of different rock types?

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Energy from different sources leads to different types of rock. Energy inside Earth melts rock into liquid rock, while energy from the sun causes rock to weather into small pieces.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks that are changed by heat, pressure, or chemically.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.