Rock Transformations

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What is the process of sediment being glued together called?

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Cementation is the process where minerals precipitate from water and fill the spaces between sediment particles, binding them together.

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Can igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks all be turned into sediment?

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True. All three types of rocks can be broken down into smaller particles, forming sediment.

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Which rock(s) can be heated and cooled to make igneous rock?

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All three rocks (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic) can be melted and then cooled to form igneous rock.

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To determine the type of rock, do you need to know how the rock was formed?

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True. The formation process helps classify the rock into igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are subjected to high heat and/or pressure, causing physical and chemical changes.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation, including the processes of weathering, erosion, sedimentation, and metamorphism.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the movement of sediment and soil from one location to another, often caused by water, wind, or ice.

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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 compaction?

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Compaction is the process where sediment is pressed together under pressure, reducing its volume and helping to form sedimentary rocks.