Unit 5 Mini-Assessment

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What type of rock can turn into a metamorphic rock?

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Any type of rock can turn into a metamorphic rock.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity deposit rock sediments and soil in a new place.

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What type of boundary is characterized by two tectonic plates moving towards each other?

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A convergent boundary.

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What drives the movement of tectonic plates?

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Convection currents in the asthenosphere drive the movement of tectonic plates.

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What process forms metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed by extreme heat and pressure from inside the Earth.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled lava or 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 and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which water, ice, wind, or gravity removes and transports rock and soil.

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What is the role of pressure in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Pressure causes the minerals in rocks to recrystallize, leading to the formation of metamorphic rocks.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact at their boundaries.