Types of Rocks review

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are types of rocks formed when tiny bits of rock and sediment build up over time.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What are the two types of igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks can be intrusive or extrusive.

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What are intrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks are those that form inside the Earth.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are rocks that are changed by heat and pressure.

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What is erosion?

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Erosion is the process that moves bits of rocks and minerals to different places.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What are extrusive igneous rocks?

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Extrusive igneous rocks are those that form on the Earth's surface.

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is deposition?

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Deposition is the process where sediments settle out of the water or wind.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive rocks?

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