Amplify Rock Transformation Review

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle.

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How is sedimentary rock formed?

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Sedimentary rock is formed when energy from the sun causes rock to be weathered, broken into sediment, and then compacted and cemented together.

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Can any type of rock transform into any other type of rock?

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True, any type of rock can transform into any type of rock due to plate motion.

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What natural processes can turn rock into sand?

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Wind and rain can interact with rock, breaking it into small pieces, which can become sand.

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What processes must sediment undergo to become sedimentary rock?

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Sediment must go through compaction and cementation to become sedimentary rock.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to environmental factors like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another, often by wind or water.

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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, involving igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is compaction in geology?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together under their own weight, reducing their volume.

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What is cementation?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediment particles together, forming sedimentary rock.

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