Rock Transformations Amplify Final Test

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

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Igneous rocks

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What is the movement of sediments from one place to another, often caused by wind or flowing water?

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Eroding

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What are small tiny pieces of broken rock called?

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Sediments

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Can material in sedimentary rock become igneous rock?

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Yes, it can subduct, melt, and cool to form igneous rock.

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How do rocks change over time?

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Rocks change through processes like erosion, weathering, and metamorphism.

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What is the process called when sediments are pressed together to form rock?

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Compaction

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What is the process of minerals binding sediments together?

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Cementation

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What type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rocks

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What is the term for the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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What is the process called when rocks are pushed up to the surface?

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Uplift