Rock Transformations Review

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What is the role of energy 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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How does metamorphic rock form?

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Metamorphic rock forms when existing rock is heated and put under pressure.

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What happens when tectonic plates collide?

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When tectonic plates collide, one plate may go underneath the other, causing geological changes.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from particles of sand, shells, pebbles, and other fragments of material.

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How can igneous rock become sedimentary rock?

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Igneous rock can weather into small rock pieces when exposed to energy from the sun, which can then form sedimentary rock.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rock?

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Igneous rock forms from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rock forms from the accumulation of sediment.

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What is the process of weathering?

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

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What is the significance of plate tectonics?

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Plate tectonics explains the movement of Earth's plates and how they interact, leading to geological phenomena like earthquakes and mountain formation.

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What is gneiss?

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Gneiss is a type of metamorphic rock that has been subjected to high temperatures and pressures.

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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 through various geological processes.