Rock Transformations

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What type of rock is formed when sediment is pressed and glued together?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What are the two main types of rock based on their formation?

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Igneous and sedimentary.

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What is a cross section?

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A diagram that shows what the inside of something looks like.

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How does energy affect rock formation?

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Energy from different sources leads to different types of rock.

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock that can form sedimentary rock.

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What is igneous rock?

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Rock that forms from cooled and solidified liquid rock.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has changed 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.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.