3 types of Rocks Flashcard

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma?

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Igneous rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What type of rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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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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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What is compaction in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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The process where sediments are pressed together under pressure.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is cementation?

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The process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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Can sedimentary rocks be formed from organic materials?

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Yes, sedimentary rocks can be clastic, organic, or chemical.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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What is an example of an igneous rock?

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Granite.