The Geosphere

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What are metamorphic rocks made from?

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Metamorphic rocks are made from sedimentary rocks, igneous rocks, and other metamorphic rocks.

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List Earth's compositional layers starting from the center to the outermost layer.

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The layers are: core, mantle, crust.

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What best describes the mantle of the Earth?

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The mantle has properties of both liquids and solids.

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Which layer of the Earth is the coolest in temperature?

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The crust is the coolest layer of the Earth.

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What type of rock do rocks turn into when they experience heat and pressure without melting?

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They turn into metamorphic rocks.

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Define the geosphere.

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The geosphere is the solid part of the Earth, including the crust, mantle, and core.

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What is the primary component of the Earth's crust?

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The Earth's crust is primarily composed of rocks and minerals.

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What is the difference between igneous and metamorphic rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while metamorphic rocks form from existing rocks that have been changed by heat and pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the role of heat and pressure in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Heat and pressure cause changes in the mineral structure and texture of the original rock, transforming it into a metamorphic rock.

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What is the outermost layer of the Earth called?

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The outermost layer of the Earth is called the crust.