Amplify Rock Transformation Review

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What type of rock forms when magma is cooled?

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Igneous rock.

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What term describes the process when rocks move below Earth's outer layer?

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Subduction.

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If two rocks formed at the same time but in different ways, will they be the same type of rock?

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Different types because they formed in different ways.

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What is the term for when rock moves upward toward Earth's surface?

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Uplift.

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What processes must sediment undergo to become sedimentary rock?

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Compaction and cementation.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located 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 is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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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.

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What is cementation in geology?

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Cementation is the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediments together.