ES.9 Rocks and Rock Cycle

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What type of rock are fossils primarily found in?

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Fossils are primarily found in sedimentary rocks.

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What type of rock primarily forms the earth's outer layer?

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The earth's outer layer is primarily formed of igneous rocks.

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What is obsidian classified as?

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Obsidian is classified as an igneous rock.

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What type of rock is conglomerate?

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Conglomerate is classified as a sedimentary rock.

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What type of rock is granite?

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Granite is classified as an igneous rock.

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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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How are igneous rocks formed?

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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 process of sedimentary rock formation?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed through the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through geological processes.

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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.