Rock Transformations Amplify Final Test

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What is Eroding?

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The movement of sediments from one place to another, often caused by wind or flowing water.

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How does material from rock formations turn into sand?

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Wind and rain interact with the rock, breaking it into smaller pieces.

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What role does energy play in rock formation?

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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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Can igneous rock become sedimentary rock?

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Yes, through the process of uplift, weathering, erosion, compaction, and cementation.

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What type of rock is formed when sediments are pressed and glued together?

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Sedimentary rocks.

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What is Cementation?

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The process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.

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What is Compaction?

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The process where sediments are pressed together under pressure, reducing their volume.

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What is Weathering?

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

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What are Igneous rocks?

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Rocks formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What are Metamorphic rocks?

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Rocks that have been changed from their original form by heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.