Rock Transformations Review

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What makes rocks different?

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How they are formed.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What are the two main types of rock formation?

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Igneous and sedimentary.

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What process creates a sedimentary rock?

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Compaction and cementation.

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How can energy affect rock formation?

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Energy from different sources leads to different types of rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Can sedimentary rock become igneous rock?

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Yes, if it is exposed to enough heat and pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is igneous rock?

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Rock formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is compaction in rock formation?

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The process where sediments are pressed together under pressure.