Rock Transformations Review

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What is the process by which rocks break down into smaller pieces due to wind and rain?

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Weathering

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What type of rock forms from the cooling and solidification of molten rock?

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Igneous rock

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment?

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Sedimentary rock

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What type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock

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What is the term for the movement of Earth's plates?

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Plate tectonics

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Erosion

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from molten rock, while sedimentary rocks form from compacted sediments.

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What is the role of energy in the formation of different types of rocks?

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Energy from different sources leads to the formation of different types of rocks.

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What happens to rocks when they are subjected to extreme heat and pressure?

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They can transform into metamorphic rocks.

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What is the significance of the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle describes the continuous process of rock formation and transformation.