Rocks- types and the cycle

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is an igneous rock?

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A rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A rock that forms from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is compaction in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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The process by which sediments are pressed together under their own weight.

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What is cementation in sedimentary rock formation?

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

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What does 'foliated' mean in metamorphic rocks?

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Foliated rocks have a layered or banded appearance due to the alignment of minerals under pressure.

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What is an example of an intrusive igneous rock?

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Granite.

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What is an example of an extrusive igneous rock?

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Basalt.