Types of Rocks

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What type of rock is formed when heat or pressure changes it?

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Metamorphic rock is formed when heat or pressure changes existing rocks.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled and hardened magma?

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Igneous rock is formed from cooled and hardened magma.

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What type of rock is made of tiny fragments of other rocks?

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Sedimentary rock is made of tiny fragments of other rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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Which type of rock can be found near volcanoes?

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Igneous rock can be found near volcanoes.

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What is the process called when sediment turns into sedimentary rock?

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The process is called lithification.

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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 are igneous rocks formed?

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Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is an example of a metamorphic rock?

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An example of a metamorphic rock is marble.

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What is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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An example of a sedimentary rock is sandstone.

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What is the main difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from magma, while sedimentary rocks are formed from sediment.

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