Amplify Rock Transformation Review

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is any rock that has been weathered and broken down into smaller pieces.

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What occurs after rock has been weathered and eroded?

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Compaction and cementation occur after rock has been weathered and eroded.

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What type of rock forms when magma cools?

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Igneous rock forms when magma is cooled.

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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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Can igneous rock be formed from sedimentary rock?

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Yes, if sedimentary rock is moved below Earth’s outer layer and exposed to energy from Earth’s interior, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.

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What is the process of compaction?

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

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What is cementation?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.

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What is the role of the sun in the rock cycle?

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The sun provides energy that causes weathering of rocks, breaking them down into sediment.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rock is changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rock?

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Igneous rock forms from cooled magma, while sedimentary rock forms from compacted and cemented sediments.