Rock Transformations Amplify Final Test

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What is subduction?

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The process by which rock material moves under Earth's outer layer and into the mantle due to plate motion.

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What is uplifting?

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The process by which all of the rock formations of a region are pushed up due to plate movement.

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What is cementation?

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The process of sediments being glued together.

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Can sedimentary rock form igneous rock?

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Yes, if sedimentary rock is subducted below Earth's outer layer and exposed to energy from Earth's interior, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.

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What is compaction?

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The process of sediments being buried and pressed together.

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What are sediments?

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Small pieces of rock, minerals, or organic material that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process by which rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed through geological processes.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which sediments are moved from one location to another by wind, water, or ice.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.