Review of Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks

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What kind of rock is formed when debris is buried, compressed, and cemented together?

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Sedimentary Rock

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True or False: Metamorphic rock can form out of other metamorphic rock.

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True

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What is the name of this Metamorphic Rock? (Image of Marble)

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Marble

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What is the name of this Metamorphic Rock? (Image of Gneiss)

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Gneiss

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What is the process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together?

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Cementation

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous Rock

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What is the process called when sediment is laid down in layers?

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Deposition

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What type of rock is formed from the alteration of existing rock due to heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic Rock

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Name a common example of a sedimentary rock.

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Sandstone

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What is the main difference between sedimentary and metamorphic rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks form from particles and organic material, while metamorphic rocks form from existing rocks under heat and pressure.