Rock Transformations- Chapter 2

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What is the process of sediment being glued together called?

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Cementation

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What happens to a sedimentary rock when exposed to energy from Earth’s interior?

Back

It melts and turns into magma.

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What happens to magma when it cools?

Back

It turns into igneous rock.

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What role does energy from the sun play in rock transformation?

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It causes weathering, turning rocks into sediment.

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What is the process called when sediment is buried and pressed together?

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Compaction

Front

What is sediment?

Back

Small pieces of rock formed by weathering.

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What is weathering?

Back

The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma, while sedimentary rocks form from compacted sediment.

Front

How does energy from Earth's interior affect rocks?

Back

It can cause melting, transforming rocks into magma.

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What is the role of compaction in sedimentary rock formation?

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It presses sediment together to form sedimentary rock.