Rock Transformations Amplify Final Test

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What is sedimentary rock made of?

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Sedimentary rock is made of particles of other rocks, minerals, and organic material that have been compacted and cemented together.

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What process transforms sediment into sedimentary rock?

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The processes of weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from existing rocks that have been changed by heat, pressure, or chemically.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed through geological processes.

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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 such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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What is the role of plate tectonics in the rock cycle?

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Plate tectonics can cause the movement of rocks, leading to processes like subduction, which can transform rocks into different types.

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What is subduction?

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