Rock Transformations

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What is the role of energy in rock transformations?

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Energy from different sources leads to different types of rock. Energy inside Earth melts rock into liquid rock, while energy from the sun causes rock to weather into small pieces.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of sediment from one place to another, often caused by wind and flowing water.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to make things move or change.

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What are small pieces of rock called?

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Small pieces of rock are called sediment.

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How do Rocks A and B differ in formation?

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Rocks A and B are different types because they formed in different ways.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from small pieces of rock that have been compacted and cemented together.

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What is igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of liquid rock (magma or lava).

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the Earth's surface.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through various geological processes.

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