Rock Transformations- Chapter 2

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock that forms beneath Earth's surface due to the melting of rocks.

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Where does magma form?

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Magma forms underneath Earth's surface.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process of moving water and wind carrying sediment downhill to a low point in the landscape.

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What is the process of sediment being glued together called?

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Cementation.

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What is compaction in geology?

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Compaction is the process of sediment being buried and pressed together.

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What causes erosion?

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Erosion is often caused by wind or flowing water.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock, minerals, or organic material that are transported by water, wind, or ice.

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What is the difference between erosion and weathering?

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Erosion involves the movement of sediment, while weathering is the breaking down of rocks without movement.

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What role does water play in erosion?

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Water can carry sediment away from one location and deposit it in another, shaping the landscape.

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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 through geological processes.