Amplify- Rock Transformations Chapter 3 Test

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What is uplift in geology?

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Uplift is the process that moves rock upward towards the surface.

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What forms sediment?

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Sediment forms when any type of rock is weathered, a process driven by energy from the sun.

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What allows any type of rock to transform into any other type of rock?

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Plate motion allows any type of rock to transform into any other type of rock.

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True or False: Uplift and subduction can expose rock formations to different energy sources, which can transform them.

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True.

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What is a rock formation?

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A rock formation is a region of rock that formed together as a single rock type.

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What is the role of weathering in the rock cycle?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, which can form sediment.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another, often leading to the formation of mountains or volcanic activity.

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What is the difference between uplift and subduction?

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Uplift moves rock upward towards the surface, while subduction involves one plate moving beneath another.

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What energy source drives the process of weathering?

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The sun is the primary energy source that drives the process of weathering.

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What is plate motion?

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Plate motion refers to the movement of the Earth's tectonic plates, which can cause rock transformations.