Rock Transformations Amplify Final Test

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What is igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is a type of rock that forms when magma cools and solidifies.

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Can igneous rock form from sedimentary rock?

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Yes, if sedimentary rock is moved below Earth's outer layer and exposed to energy from the Earth's interior, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.

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What is the process of sediments being glued together called?

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Cementation.

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What type of rock is formed when sediments are pressed and glued together?

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Sedimentary rocks.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process by which rock material moves under Earth's outer layer and into the mantle due to plate motion.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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How do sedimentary rocks form?

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Sedimentary rocks form from the compaction and cementation of sediments.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is a type of rock that has been changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through various geological processes.