Rock Transformations: End-Of-Unit Assessment

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What is rock transformation?

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Rock transformation refers to the processes that change one type of rock into another over time, including weathering, erosion, and plate tectonics.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is the definition of 'weathering'?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces such as 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 water, wind, or ice.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes the transformation of rocks through various stages: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is subduction?

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

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How does energy from the Earth affect rock formation?

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Energy from within the Earth can melt rock into magma, while energy from the sun can cause weathering and erosion of rocks.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What role do tectonic plates play in rock transformation?

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Tectonic plates interact at their boundaries, causing processes like subduction, collision, and rifting, which can transform rocks.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are changed into metamorphic rocks due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.