Rocks and Rock Cycle Review

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Obsidian is an example of...

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Igneous rock, formed from rapidly cooled lava.

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The two forces that can cause rocks to turn to metamorphic rocks are _________ and __________.

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Heat and pressure.

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Quartzite is an example of...

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Metamorphic rock, formed from the metamorphism of sandstone.

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The name rock is given when it is broken down into smaller pieces.

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Sediment.

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What is the process of moving sediment from one place to another?

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Erosion.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous rock.

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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 term for the transformation of one type of rock into another?

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The rock cycle.