Rocks Rock!

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What type of rock is formed near the mouth of a volcano?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What type of rock is formed by heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rocks are subjected to heat and pressure.

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What type of rock is formed when bits of other rocks become pressed into a solid?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What are the three major types of rocks?

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The three major types of rocks are Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary.

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What type of igneous rock has large crystals due to slow cooling?

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Intrusive igneous rock has large crystals because it cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the process called when sediments are pressed together to form sedimentary rock?

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Cementation is the process where sediments are pressed together and bind to form sedimentary rock.

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What is the main difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form inside the Earth and cool slowly, while extrusive igneous rocks form on the surface and cool quickly.

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What is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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Sandstone is an example of a sedimentary rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What is the definition of metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are transformed by heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.