Unit 5 Review - In-Class

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What process transforms sedimentary and igneous rocks into metamorphic rocks?

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Extreme heat and pressure chemically change them.

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What is the main difference between foliated and non-foliated metamorphic rocks?

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Foliated rocks have a banded appearance, while non-foliated rocks do not.

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What is physical weathering?

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Physical weathering breaks rocks mechanically without changing their chemical composition.

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What is chemical weathering?

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Chemical weathering alters the chemical composition of rocks.

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How do weathering, erosion, and deposition interact in the rock cycle?

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Weathering creates sediment, which is carried by erosion to form new sedimentary rock.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediment settles out of the transporting medium, such as water or wind.

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What role does compaction play in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Compaction reduces the volume of sediment, helping to form sedimentary rocks.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation through various geological processes.

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What are sedimentary rocks primarily formed from?

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Sedimentary rocks are primarily formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment.