23 Rock Transformations

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is a type of rock formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles, often found in layers.

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How does sedimentary rock transform into igneous rock?

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Sedimentary rock can transform into igneous rock if it is moved below Earth's outer layer and exposed to high temperatures and pressures, causing it to melt into magma.

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What is the process of uplift?

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Uplift is the geological process where rocks are raised to higher elevations, often due to tectonic forces.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves under another and sinks into the mantle, often leading to volcanic activity.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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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 the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process where rocks are transformed from one type to another through processes like melting, cooling, erosion, and compaction.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural forces such as wind or water.

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What is compaction and cementation?

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Compaction and cementation are processes that turn sediments into sedimentary rock by squeezing them together and binding them with minerals.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from existing rocks that are changed by heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.