Amplify Rock Transformation Review

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What are the two main types of rocks?

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Igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks.

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How are igneous rocks formed?

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Igneous rocks are formed when magma cools and solidifies.

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What process turns sediment into sedimentary rock?

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Compaction and cementation.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock and minerals that have been broken down by weathering.

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What type of rock is formed from compacted and cemented sediment?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the role of weathering in the rock cycle?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, creating sediment.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between sedimentary rock and igneous rock?

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Sedimentary rock forms from compacted sediment, while igneous rock forms from cooled magma.

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What is the process of cooling in rock formation?

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Cooling is when magma or lava loses heat and solidifies into rock.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rocks are changed by heat and pressure.