Rock Transformations Unit Review

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process by which one tectonic plate moves under another plate and sinks into the mantle due to plate motion.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous rock.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What type of rock is formed from the compression of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is energy in the context of rock transformations?

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Energy is the ability to make things move or change, which plays a role in the formation and transformation of rocks.

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What is marble classified as?

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Marble is classified as a metamorphic rock.

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What happens to rocks during erosion?

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Rocks are worn away and transported by natural forces such as water, wind, or ice.

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What is uplift in geology?

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Uplift is the process by which Earth's crust is raised due to tectonic forces.

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What is the role of energy from the sun in rock transformation?

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Energy from the sun causes rocks to weather into small pieces.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the compression of sediments.