Rock Transformations

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Rocks that have been changed from one type to another through heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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Can metamorphic rocks be formed from igneous rocks?

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Yes, metamorphic rocks can be formed from igneous rocks.

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What type of rock is formed when sediment is pressed and glued together?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock, minerals, or organic material that have been broken down by weathering.

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What process drives the formation of sediment?

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Weathering, which is driven by energy from the Sun.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces due to environmental factors.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of sediment from one location to another, often by wind, water, or ice.

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True or False: The process of weathering and erosion can transform any type of rock into sediment.

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True.

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What is an igneous rock?

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A type of rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.