What is the process called when any type of rock can transform into any other type of rock due to plate motion?
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Rock transformation through plate motion.
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Can igneous rock be formed from sedimentary rock?
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Yes, if sedimentary rock is moved below Earth’s outer layer and exposed to energy from Earth’s interior, it can melt into liquid rock and form igneous rock.
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How is sedimentary rock formed?
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Sedimentary rock is formed when energy from the sun causes rock to be weathered, broken into sediment, and then compacted and cemented together.
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What term describes the process when rocks move below Earth's outer layer?
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Subduction.
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What processes must sediment undergo to become sedimentary rock?
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Compaction and cementation.
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What is the definition of weathering in the context of rock formation?
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Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces or sediments.
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What role does energy from the sun play in the formation of sedimentary rock?
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Energy from the sun causes weathering, which breaks down rocks into sediment.
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