Rock Cycle

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A rock formed from fragments of other rocks is a(n): Metamorphic Rock, Sedimentary Rock, Extrusive Rock, Igneous Rock

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Sedimentary Rock

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If heat and pressure inside the Earth cause a rock to melt, the material that formed would be: Metamorphic, Magma, Sedimentary, Igneous

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Magma

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Fossils are only found in: Sedimentary rocks, Foliated Metamorphic rocks, Igneous Rocks, Nonfoliated Metamorphic rocks

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Sedimentary rocks

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This rock started as molten magma. What type of rock is this? Options: Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic

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Igneous

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This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this? Options: Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic

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Sedimentary

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True or False: Once a rock is sedimentary, it cannot become an igneous rock.

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False

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The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called

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weathering

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

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The process by which metamorphic rocks are formed...

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heat and pressure

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The name rock is given when it is broken down into smaller pieces.

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sediment