Amplify Rock Transformation Chapt 1 Flashcard

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What type of rock forms when magma is cooled?

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Igneous rock

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How is a metamorphic rock formed?

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By being heated and put under pressure.

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What energy sources are required for the rock cycle to occur?

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The sun and Earth's interior.

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Can sedimentary rocks turn into other types of rocks?

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False, sedimentary rocks can turn into metamorphic rocks and can also be broken down into sediment.

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What is the definition of igneous rock?

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Rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is the process of sedimentary rock formation?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed by the compaction and cementation of sediments.

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What is metamorphism?

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The process by which existing rocks are changed into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is lava?

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Lava is magma that has reached the Earth's surface.