Rock Transformations Review

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What is the role of energy in 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 type of rock is formed from heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from heat and pressure.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form when molten rock cools and solidifies.

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What is sedimentary rock made of?

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Sedimentary rock is made of small pieces of rock, minerals, and organic material that have been compacted together.

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What happens to rocks when they are exposed to weathering?

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Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What is the process of lithification?

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Lithification is the process of turning sediment into sedimentary rock through compaction and cementation.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through various geological processes.

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What is the significance of plate tectonics in rock formation?

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Plate tectonics explains how the movement of Earth's plates can lead to the formation of different types of rocks through processes like subduction, collision, and rifting.

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What type of rock is formed from the cooling of magma?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling of magma.