Amplify Rock Transformation

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What type of rock forms when magma cools and solidifies?

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Igneous rock.

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What is a region of rock that formed as a single rock type called?

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Rock formation.

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What type of rock is formed when sediment is pressed and glued together?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the process called when rock material moves into the mantle due to plate motion?

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Subduction.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is the movement of sediment from one place to another, often caused by wind and flowing water?

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Erosion.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

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Weathering.

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What type of rock is formed from existing rocks that have been changed by heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is the term for the natural forces that move sediment?

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Erosion.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form inside the Earth, while extrusive rocks form on the surface.