Rock Transformations Amplify Final Test Modified

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What is erosion?

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The movement of sediments from one place to another, often caused by wind or flowing water.

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What type of rock is formed from heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rocks.

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Can material from sedimentary rock ever form igneous rock?

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

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What type of rock is formed when magma cools and becomes solid?

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Igneous rocks.

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

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Sedimentary rocks.

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Define sedimentary rock.

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Rocks formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the process of compaction in rock formation?

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The process where sediments are pressed together under pressure, reducing their volume.

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What is cementation in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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The process where dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediment particles together.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Rocks formed from the cooling and solidification of 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.