Rock Transformations

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What is a plate in geology?

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A plate is one of the very large sections of hard, solid rock that make up Earth's outer layer.

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What is magma?

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Magma is the hot liquid rock below the surface of Earth.

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What is a sample?

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A sample is a small part that is meant to show what the whole is like.

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What is uplift in geology?

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Uplift is the process by which all the rock formations of a region are used up due to plate motion.

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Can sedimentary rocks form in 2-3 years?

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False. The formation of sedimentary rocks typically takes much longer.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks and minerals through contact with the Earth's atmosphere, waters, and biological organisms.

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What is a cross section?

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A cross section is a representation of a vertical slice through a rock formation, showing the layers and structures within.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things, often transported by water, wind, or ice.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process by which rocks are created, changed, destroyed, and reformed over time.