Types of Rocks

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What type of texture do Intrusive Rocks have?

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Course grained texture.

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What type of rock are Foliated Rocks?

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Metamorphic.

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What type of rock forms from an existing rock that is changed by heat, pressure, and time?

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Metamorphic.

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What type of rocks are Clastic Rocks?

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Sedimentary.

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How are Chemical Rocks formed?

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Minerals crystallize to form a solution.

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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 the process of rock formation from magma called?

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Igneous rock formation.

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the main characteristic of Metamorphic Rocks?

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They are formed from existing rocks under heat and pressure.

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What is the difference between Intrusive and Extrusive Igneous Rocks?

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Intrusive rocks cool slowly beneath the surface, while extrusive rocks cool quickly on the surface.