Rock Transformations

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What is igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is a type of rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is magma?

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Magma is hot liquid rock found beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is lava?

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Lava is magma that has reached the Earth's surface.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form when magma cools and solidifies either below the surface or after erupting as lava.

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Can sedimentary rock transform into igneous rock?

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Yes, sedimentary rock can transform into igneous rock if it is subjected to high temperatures and pressures, causing it to melt.

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What is the role of energy in rock transformation?

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Energy from the Earth's interior can melt rocks into magma, while energy from the sun can weather rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock, minerals, or organic material that can accumulate and form sedimentary rock.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to environmental factors like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, transformation, and destruction, involving igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.