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What is igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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Can sedimentary rock transform into igneous rock?

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Yes, if sedimentary rock is moved below Earth’s outer layer and exposed to energy from Earth’s interior, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.

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What is uplift in geology?

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Uplift is the process where rock moves upward toward Earth's surface.

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What does subduction mean?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves below another and sinks into the mantle.

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How is metamorphic rock formed?

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Metamorphic rock is formed by being heated and put under pressure.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of sediment.

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What role does the sun play in the formation of sedimentary rock?

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The sun causes rock to be weathered, broken into sediment, and then compacted and cemented together to form sedimentary rock.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation through igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic processes.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to environmental factors.