ROCKS AND ROCK CYCLE

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What type of rock is made from fossils of once living plants or animals?

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Organic Sedimentary

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True or False: Igneous rocks can only turn into metamorphic rocks.

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False

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What is the process by which igneous rocks are formed?

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Melting and cooling

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

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Which type of rock is formed by the compaction of living things?

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Organic

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What is the main 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 is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation.

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What type of rock is formed from heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic

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What is sedimentary rock primarily made of?

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Particles of minerals and organic material.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form inside the Earth, while extrusive rocks form on the surface.