Warm Up 12-04-2024 Exploring Earth's Layers and Rocks (English)

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What is the Earth's outermost layer called?

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Crust

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What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

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Igneous rock

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What process transforms an igneous rock into a metamorphic rock?

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Heat and pressure

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How do sedimentary rocks form?

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By the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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What is the composition of the mantle?

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The mantle is semi-solid and made of silicates.

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How does the mantle differ from the crust in terms of physical state?

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The mantle is semi-solid, while the crust is solid.

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What are the two main types of rocks?

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Igneous and sedimentary rocks.

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What is the process of weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is the role of pressure in rock formation?

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Pressure can transform sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface; lava is magma that has reached the surface.