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What happens to the particles when a piece of rock is heated up?
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The molecules that make up the rock vibrate faster, with greater velocity.
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What is the water for geothermal power plants heated by?
Magma-heated rock.
What is formed when particles and bits of rock are cemented together?
The rock that forms when particles of rock or plant remains are cemented together is called sedimentary rock.
Describe the direction in which soil and rock particles rise?
The rock particles rise perpendicular to the slope of the hill.
Grinding away of rock by rock particles?
Abrasion
Rock particles wear away rock?
Abrasion is when rock particles are wearing away from the rocks surface. This is done by wind, water, and ice in nature.
What happens to the rocks when they heat up?
When rock is heated it becomes enlarged. If the rock becomes too hot from the heat it will break and crack.
What happens when rock heated?
When rock is heated it becomes enlarged. If the rock becomes too hot from the heat it will break and crack.
If a rock dissolves what happens to the particles?
They continue on in the rock cycle.
What happens when rock salt and water are heated and stirred?
the rock salt dissolves in the water
What happens if you cut a piece off of the moon?
you get moon rock.
What happens if you put a rock on fire?
You would only heat the rock. Heated rocks are used in some spas & put on your spine.
Is a piece of clay pot a rock?
If clay is a rock
What particles are in rock?
Rock particles.
What happens to the Moon's shape overnight?
Absolutely nothing, it's a solid piece of ROCK.
What happens when metamorphic rocks are heated?
When metamorphic rocks are heated, the minerals within the rock may undergo recrystallization, transforming into new minerals. This process can lead to the development of new textures and structures in the rock. However, excessive heat can cause the minerals to melt and reform as igneous rocks.
What is before metamorphic rock in the rock cycle?
Sedimentary Rock which becomes heated and pressed and Igneous Rock which is also heated and compressed.
For metamorphic rock to become igneous rock what steps are necessary?
Metamorphic rock can not become igneous rock, however igneous rock can become metamorphic. This process happens over time as the rocks are shifted, compressed and heated by the Earth.
