Amplify Rock Transformation Review

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is any rock that has been weathered and broken down into small pieces.

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What type of rock forms when magma cools?

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Igneous rock forms when magma is cooled.

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How is sedimentary rock formed?

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Sedimentary rock is formed when energy from the sun causes rock to be weathered, broken into sediment, and then compacted and cemented together.

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What natural forces can turn rock into sand?

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Wind and rain can interact with rock, breaking it into small pieces, which can become sand.

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What is an igneous rock?

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An igneous rock is a type of rock that forms from the cooling of magma.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes.

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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 compacted and cemented sediments.

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What role does the sun play in the formation of sedimentary rock?

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The sun provides energy that causes rocks to weather and break down into 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 happens to sediment over time?

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Sediment can become compacted and cemented together to form sedimentary rock.