Rock Cycle

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When molten (melted) rock cools and becomes a solid, a _____ rock forms.

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Igneous

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Sedimentary rocks are made up of

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small particles of sediment.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Identify the rock type: A volcano erupts and sends lava shooting into the air. This lava cools to form a(n) _____. Options: Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Mineral

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Igneous

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How does a sedimentary rock become a metamorphic rock?

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Heat and Pressure

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Identify the rock type: Shells of different animals fall to the bottom of the ocean. Over time, these shells are broken down into smaller pieces and combine with sand and bone to become a rock.

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Sedimentary

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When pieces of older rocks, plants, and other loose material gets pressed or cemented together, a _____ rock forms.

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Sedimentary

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The breaking down of rock is caused by

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weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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Fossils are more likely to form in which type of rock?

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Sedimentary rocks form in layers which help keep fossils from being destroyed.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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This type of igneous rock remains inside the Earth.

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Intrusive

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Type of igneous rock found on the crust.

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Extrusive