Rocks Chap 4 Lesson 1

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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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What happens when igneous rock weathers?

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When igneous rock weathers, it breaks apart and forms sediments.

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What are grains in the context of rocks?

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Grains are the individual particles that make up a rock.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is a collection of grains or small pieces of rock material.

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What type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock is formed under heat and pressure.

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How do sedimentary rocks form?

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Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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What is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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An example of a sedimentary rock is sandstone.

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What is the process of evaporation in rock formation?

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Evaporation is when water turns into vapor, leaving behind minerals that crystallize to form sedimentary rocks.

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What is the difference between sediment and sedimentary rock?

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Sediment refers to the small particles, while sedimentary rock is the solidified form of those sediments.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure.