3 Types of Rocks

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What type of rock is formed when magma cools and solidifies?

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Igneous rock.

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What are the three major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

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What is granite classified as?

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Igneous rock.

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What process leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed when layers of sediments are pressed together.

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What is the primary characteristic of igneous rocks?

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They are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Rocks that have been changed from their original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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How are sedimentary rocks typically formed?

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Through the accumulation and compaction of sediments over time.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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Can you name an example of a sedimentary rock?

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Sandstone.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process by which rocks are created, changed, destroyed, and reformed.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1