RMS - Rock Transformations

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The rock type that forms when magma cools and becomes solid is ___________.

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igneous

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What is weathering?

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The process of rock breaking down into smaller pieces due to wind or moving water.

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

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sample

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Which type of rock is formed when heat or pressure deep underground changes existing rock?

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metamorphic rock

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Define 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 type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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sedimentary rock

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What is the process of erosion?

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

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What is the main difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma, while sedimentary rocks form from compressed sediment.

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What is the role of heat in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Heat causes existing rocks to change their structure and mineral composition.

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What is a mineral?

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A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.