Amplify Rock Transformation: Chapter 1

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What process allows any rock to become sediments?

Back

Weathering and erosion.

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What energy source causes rocks to become sediments?

Back

Energy from the sun.

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What process allows any rock to become magma?

Back

Melting.

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What energy source causes rocks to become magma?

Back

Energy from the interior of the Earth.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

Back

Igneous rocks form from cooled magma, while sedimentary rocks form from compacted sediments.

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Can igneous rock material become sedimentary rock?

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Yes, if igneous rock is moved to Earth’s surface and exposed to energy from the sun, it can weather into small rock pieces that can form sedimentary rock.

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What is an igneous rock?

Back

A rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A rock formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments.

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What is the main difference between rocks formed from magma and those formed from sediments?

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They are different because they formed in different ways.

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What happens to rocks when they are exposed to weathering?

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They break down into smaller pieces, which can become sediments.