Rock Transformations PB 2 Review

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What causes rock to weather into pieces?

Back

Energy from the sun causes wind and rain, which leads to the weathering of rock into smaller pieces.

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What does energy from inside the Earth do to rock?

Back

It melts rock.

Front

True or False: Energy from Earth's interior melts all rocks.

Back

True.

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What is magma?

Back

Magma is liquid rock.

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How does energy from different sources affect rock types?

Back

Energy from different sources leads to different types of rock. Energy inside Earth melts rock into liquid rock, while energy from the sun causes rock to weather into small pieces.

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What is the role of energy in the formation of igneous rock?

Back

Energy from inside the Earth melts rock, which can then cool and solidify to form igneous rock.

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What is weathering?

Back

Weathering is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind and rain.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

Back

Magma is liquid rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the Earth's surface.

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What are the two main types of energy that affect rock transformations?

Back

Energy from the sun and energy from inside the Earth.

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What happens to rocks when they are exposed to energy from the sun?

Back

They can weather into smaller pieces.