Amplify Rock Transformation: Chapter 1

Front

What process allows any rock to become magma?

Back

Melting.

Front

What causes the melting of rocks to form magma?

Back

Energy from the interior of the Earth.

Front

Can igneous rock material form sedimentary rock?

Back

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

Front

What type of rock is formed when magma cools and becomes solid?

Back

Igneous rock.

Front

What is the movement of sediment from one place to another called?

Back

Erosion.

Front

What type of rock is formed from bits of other rocks being pressed into a solid?

Back

Sedimentary rock.

Front

What is the main source of energy that causes weathering of rocks?

Back

Energy from the sun.

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

Back

Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

Front

What is the process called when sediment is compacted and cemented together?

Back

Lithification.

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What type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature?

Back

Metamorphic rock.