Rock Transformations Chapter 1

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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 happens when magma cools and hardens?

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It forms igneous rock.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment consists of small particles such as tiny pebbles and sand that are transported by wind, water, or ice.

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What is the process of sediment being glued together called?

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Cementation.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What type of rock is formed from the cooling of magma?

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Igneous rock.

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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 compaction in geology?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together under pressure.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.