Rock Transformations

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Anything that has mass and takes up space is called...

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matter

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What is the process of sediment being glued together called?

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cementation

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To determine the type of rock, you have to know how the rock was formed. True or False?

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True

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Igneous rocks can be formed below the surface and on top of Earth's surface. True or False?

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True

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What is the process of sediment being buried and pressed together called?

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compaction

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

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What is an igneous rock?

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A rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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A rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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A rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.