Amplify Rock Transformation

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What is matter?

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Anything that has mass and takes up space.

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What is uplift in geology?

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The process by which all the rock formations of a region are pushed up due to plate motion.

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What is subduction?

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The process by which rock material moves under earth's outer layer and into the mantle due to plate motion.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of sediment from one place to another, often caused by wind and flowing water.

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What is a sample in geology?

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A small part, such as a rock from a mountain, that is meant to show what the whole is like.

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What is the definition of mass?

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A measure of the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is the definition of weight?

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The force exerted by gravity on an object, calculated as mass times the acceleration due to gravity.

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What is the rock cycle?

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A continuous process by which rocks are created, changed, destroyed, and reformed over time.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by natural processes.

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock, minerals, or organic material that are transported by wind, water, or ice.