Rock Transformations- Chapter 2

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What are small pieces of rock?

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Sediment

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

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It melts and turns into magma.

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What happens to magma when it cools?

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It turns into igneous rock.

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What causes weathering of rocks?

Back

Energy from the sun.

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Where is sediment made?

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On Earth's surface.

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What is erosion?

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The process of moving water and wind carrying sediment downhill to a low point in the landscape.

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What is the difference between sedimentary rock and igneous rock?

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Sedimentary rock forms from small pieces of rock, while igneous rock forms from liquid rock (magma).

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What is the process of turning sediment into sedimentary rock?

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Compaction and cementation.

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What is the role of energy from Earth’s interior in rock transformation?

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It causes melting of rocks, turning them into magma.

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What is the relationship between weathering and sediment?

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Sediment is made through the process of weathering.