Amplify Rock Transformation

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What is rock transformation?

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Process of changing the composition or structure of rocks

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What is the main factor that causes rock transformation?

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weathering and erosion

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Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava? Options: sedimentary rock, igneous rock, metamorphic rock, granite

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igneous rock

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What is the process called when sediments are compacted and cemented together to form a rock?

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lithification

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Which type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments?

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sedimentary rock

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What is the process called when existing rocks are changed by heat and pressure?

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metamorphism

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Which type of rock is formed from the transformation of existing rocks?

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Metamorphic rock

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

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weathering

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Which type of rock is formed from the remains of plants and animals?

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sedimentary rock

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What is the process called when sediments are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice?

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erosion