4th Grade Rock Types & Minerals

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What type of rock often has visible grains and could contain fossils?

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Sedimentary rock often has visible grains and can contain fossils.

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What conditions inside the Earth will cause rocks to change into metamorphic rocks?

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Heat and pressure cause rocks to change into metamorphic rocks.

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Which category describes rock that has formed after magma cools?

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Igneous rock is formed after magma cools.

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What type of rock is limestone classified as, especially if it contains fossils?

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Limestone is classified as sedimentary rock.

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What type of rock is formed from the compaction of seashells and other materials from the ocean?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the compaction of seashells and other materials.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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

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The process is called lithification.

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What is a key characteristic of metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are characterized by changes in texture and mineral composition due to heat and pressure.

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What is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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An example of a sedimentary rock is sandstone.