Amplify Rock Transformation Review

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What is igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed when magma cools and hardens.

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How is sedimentary rock formed?

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Sedimentary rock is formed when energy from the sun causes rock to be weathered, broken into sediment, and then compacted and cemented together.

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What process turns rock into sand?

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Wind and rain interact with the rock, breaking it into small pieces.

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What are smaller pieces of rock called?

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Sediment.

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What type of rock is formed from compacted and cemented pieces of rock?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the role of weathering in rock transformation?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, contributing to the formation of sediment.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rock?

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Igneous rock forms from cooled magma, while sedimentary rock forms from compacted sediments.

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What natural forces contribute to the weathering of rocks?

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Wind, rain, and temperature changes contribute to the weathering of rocks.

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What is compaction in the context of sedimentary rock formation?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together under pressure.