Rock TYPES

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What is the process by which metamorphic rocks are formed?

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Heat and pressure.

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What is the rock cycle?

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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?

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Indigenous.

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What material is used to form igneous rocks?

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Magma.

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What process is used to form sedimentary rocks?

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Bits of sand and gravel form layers that turn into rock from pressure.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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From the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock, minerals, and organic material that can accumulate and form sedimentary rocks.

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What role does erosion play in the rock cycle?

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Erosion breaks down rocks and transports sediments, which can lead to the formation of sedimentary rocks.