Amplify Rock Transformation Review

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock that have been weathered and broken down by natural processes.

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How can igneous rock be formed from sedimentary rock?

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Igneous rock can form from sedimentary rock if it is moved below Earth's outer layer and exposed to energy from Earth's interior, causing it to melt into liquid rock.

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What happens to rocks that are weathered?

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When rocks are weathered, they are broken down into smaller pieces called sediment.

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What is subduction?

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Subduction is the process where one tectonic plate moves below another, often causing rocks to move below Earth's outer layer.

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What type of rock forms from cooling magma?

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Igneous rock forms from the cooling of magma.

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What is the role of the sun in the rock cycle?

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The sun provides energy that causes weathering, breaking rocks into smaller pieces.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediment.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and temperature changes.