What role does energy play in the formation of different rock types?
Rock Formations Multiple Choice

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1.
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Energy can change rocks in different ways. Heat from inside the Earth melts rock into liquid. Heat from the sun weathers rocks into tiny pieces.
2.
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How much can rocks change in about a week?
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Rocks will probably not change very much. Most rock transformations happen very slowly.
3.
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How does metamorphic rock form?
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Metamorphic rock forms when it is heated and put under pressure.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Are Rocks A and B the same or different types of rock if they formed in different ways?
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Different types because they formed in different ways.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What happens when tectonic plates move apart?
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When tectonic plates move apart, new rock can form from magma that rises to the surface.
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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 is sedimentary rock?
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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.
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