Amplify Rock Transformation Review

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What is uplift in geology?

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Uplift is the process where rock moves upward toward Earth's surface.

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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 are the two main types of rock formation?

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Rocks can form from small pieces of rock (sedimentary) or from liquid rock (igneous).

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock that have been weathered and broken down.

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Can any type of rock transform into any other type of rock?

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True, any type of rock can transform into any type of rock due to plate motion.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces, often caused by energy from the sun.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled liquid rock, while sedimentary rocks form from compacted sediments.

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What role does pressure play in rock transformation?

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Pressure can cause rocks to change into metamorphic rocks.

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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 metamorphic rocks.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock transformation from one type to another.