Rock Transformations Review

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What is the process by which rocks break down into smaller pieces due to wind and rain?

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Weathering

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What type of rock forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

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Igneous rock

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles?

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Sedimentary rock

Front

What type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature from existing rocks?

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Metamorphic rock

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What is the term for the movement of rock material from one place to another?

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Erosion

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How do sedimentary rocks typically form?

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From the accumulation and compaction of sediments over time.

Front

What is the role of energy from the sun in the rock cycle?

Back

It causes weathering and erosion of rocks.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from molten material, while sedimentary rocks form from accumulated sediments.

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What is the term for the process that changes one type of rock into another?

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Metamorphism

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What is the significance of the rock cycle?

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It describes the continuous process of rock formation and transformation.