Rock TYPES

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What are sediments?

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Sediments are mud, sand, and tiny bits of rocks that cement together to form a type of rock.

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How are metamorphic rocks formed?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed through the process of heat and pressure.

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What type of rock is typically found near a volcano?

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Igneous rocks are typically found near a volcano.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a process that changes one type of rock into another type of rock.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of rocks: Igneous, Sedimentary, or Indigenous?

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Indigenous is NOT one of the three types of rocks.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is the primary characteristic of igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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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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What is the process of sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process by which sediments settle out of a fluid (like water) and accumulate in layers.

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What are the characteristics of sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are characterized by layers, often contain fossils, and are formed from the accumulation of sediments.