Rock Formations Multiple Choice

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

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Energy can change rocks in different ways. Heat from inside the Earth melts rock into liquid. Heat from the sun weathers rocks into tiny pieces.

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How much can rocks change in about a week?

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Rocks will probably not change very much. Most rock transformations happen very slowly.

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How does metamorphic rock form?

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Metamorphic rock forms when it is heated and put under pressure.

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Are Rocks A and B the same or different types of rock if they formed in different ways?

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Different types because they formed in different ways.

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What happens when tectonic plates move apart?

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When tectonic plates move apart, new rock can form from magma that rises to the surface.

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What is igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from existing rock that has been 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.