Rock Cycle

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Which type of rock results from melting and cooling of magma? Options: Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary, Extrusive

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Igneous

Front

Which type of rock forms from extreme heat and pressure? Options: Igneous, Sedimentary, Organic, Metamorphic

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Metamorphic

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Wind, water, and ice breaking down rock is called

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Weathering

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True/False: Igneous rocks can only turn into metamorphic rocks.

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False

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When sediments are pressed together tightly, this is called ____________.

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Compaction

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This rock was found near the mouth of a volcano. What type of rock is this? Options: Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic

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Igneous

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This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

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Sedimentary

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What are the 3 major types of rocks? Options: Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation, Brown, Red, Gray, Streak, Hardness, Breakage

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

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This rock started as lava that cooled and then was heated and put under pressure over time. What type of rock is this?

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Metamorphic

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This rock started as molten magma. What type of rock is this?

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Igneous