Rock Transformations Review - Ch.1-2

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Matter gets transformed by energy, _______________________.

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but the same matter is still present.

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Rocks __________________.

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can be formed in different ways.

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Scientists make detailed observations of _____________ of rock to distinguish them from one another.

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hand samples.

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The formation of sediment is a process driven by energy from _____________.

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the sun.

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When magma cools, it hardens to form __________ rock.

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igneous.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is sedimentary rock primarily formed from?

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Particles of sand, silt, clay, and organic materials.

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What process turns sediment into sedimentary rock?

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Lithification.

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What is the main difference between igneous and metamorphic rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma, while metamorphic rocks form from existing rocks that change due to heat and pressure.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation.