Amplify Rock Transformation Review

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What are the two main types of rock formation?

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Rocks can form from small pieces of rock (sedimentary) or from liquid rock (igneous).

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What is sediment?

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Sediment refers to small pieces of rock that have been weathered and broken down.

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How is a metamorphic rock formed?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed by being heated and put under pressure.

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What is uplift in geology?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled liquid rock, while sedimentary rocks form from compacted sediments.

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What role does the sun play in rock weathering?

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Energy from the sun causes rocks to be weathered and broken into smaller pieces called sediment.

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What is the process of subduction?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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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 happens to rocks during the rock cycle?

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Rocks can change from one type to another through processes like melting, cooling, erosion, and compaction.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1