Unit 6 Rock Transformations Review

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What types of rocks can be heated and cooled to make igneous rock?

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All three types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic can be heated and cooled to form igneous rock.

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What is the process of sediments being glued together called?

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Cementation.

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What type of rock is formed near the mouth of a volcano?

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Igneous rock.

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Which two processes are involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Compaction and cementation.

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Can material from sedimentary rock ever form igneous rock?

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Yes, if sedimentary rock is subducted 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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What is the definition of igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What is sedimentary rock primarily formed from?

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Sedimentary rock is primarily formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from existing rocks that are changed by heat, pressure, or chemically.

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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 between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is compaction in the context of sedimentary rock formation?

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Compaction is the process where sediments are pressed together under their own weight.