Rock Cycle

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What type of rock is formed from molten magma?

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Igneous Rock

Front

What type of rock is created when molten rock cools into a solid?

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Igneous Rock

Front

What is the continuous process of rocks changing from one type to another called?

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Rock Cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Front

What type of rock is formed by smaller pieces of rock settling at the bottom of a lake?

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Sedimentary Rock

Front

What type of rock forms from another rock due to changes in heat or pressure?

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Metamorphic Rock

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

Front

What is the process called when sediment is compacted and cemented together?

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Lithification

Front

What type of rock is formed from the remains of plants and animals?

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Sedimentary Rock

Front

What is the term for rocks that have been changed by heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic Rock

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What is the main difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooling magma, while sedimentary rocks form from sediment accumulation.