Rock Transformations Review

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What is the process of sediment being pressed AND glued together?

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Compacting and cementing.

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What are small pieces of rock called?

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Sediment.

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How does energy from different sources affect rock formation?

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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 process is caused by energy from Earth's interior?

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Melting.

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What type of rock is formed when sediment is compacted and cemented together?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the definition of sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed from the compaction and cementation of sediment.

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What role does weathering play in rock transformation?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, contributing to sediment formation.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from compacted sediment.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat and pressure.

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What is the process of melting in the rock cycle?

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The transformation of solid rock into liquid rock due to high temperatures.