Rock Types & Rock Cycle

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Rock formed from molten magma.

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Igneous

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Rock formed from sediments compacted at a lake's bottom.

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Sedimentary

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

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Rock formed by heat and pressure over time.

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Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Cooling & crystallization produce:

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igneous rocks

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Sedimentary rocks can transform into igneous rocks.

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False

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Rocks breaking into smaller pieces due to natural elements is called:

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weathering

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3 major rock types:

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Formation of igneous rocks:

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melting and cooling

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Formation of metamorphic rocks:

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heat and pressure

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Small pieces of rock, sand, pebbles formed from larger rock.

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sediment