RT Unit Review

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What are the two main types of rocks?

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Igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What is magma?

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Magma is hot, liquid rock found beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is lava?

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Lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the process of cementation?

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Cementation is the process where sediments are glued together by minerals precipitating from water.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process by which rock and soil are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.

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What is weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural processes.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from molten rock, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments.

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How does energy from the Earth affect rock formation?

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Energy from within the Earth can melt rock into magma, leading to the formation of igneous rocks.