Rock Transformations PB 1 Review

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.

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How is igneous rock formed?

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Igneous rock is formed from cooled magma or lava.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock.

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What type of rock is formed from heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is the difference between sedimentary and igneous rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from sediment, while igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma or lava.

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Can two rocks made from different materials be the same type of rock?

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No, they are different types of rocks.

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What is the process of rock transformation called?

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The rock cycle.

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface.

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What happens to sedimentary rock under heat and pressure?

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It can transform into metamorphic rock.