Amplify Rock Transformation Review

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A metamorphic rock is a type of rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat and pressure.

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How is a metamorphic rock formed?

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A metamorphic rock is formed by being heated and put under pressure.

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What is an igneous rock?

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An igneous rock is a type of rock that forms when magma cools and hardens.

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How is igneous rock formed?

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Igneous rock is formed when magma cools and hardens.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is a type of rock that is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

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How is sedimentary rock formed?

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Sedimentary rock is formed when energy from the sun causes rock to be weathered, broken into sediment, and then compacted and cemented together.

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What processes must sediment undergo to become sedimentary rock?

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Sediment must undergo compaction and cementation to become sedimentary rock.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is compaction in geology?

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Compaction is the process by which sediments are pressed together under pressure, reducing their volume.

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What is cementation in geology?

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Cementation is the process by which dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediment particles together.