Types of rocks

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What process is used to form sedimentary rocks?

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Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Compaction, Cementation.

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How are all rocks related to one another based upon the rock cycle diagram?

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All rocks can create any other type of rock.

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Large rocks can be broken down into smaller rocks by wind and water. These small rocks can break down into very tiny pieces called _______.

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Sediments.

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

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Extreme Heat and Pressure creates a _________ rock.

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Metamorphic.

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What is an igneous rock?

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A type of rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A type of rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A type of rock that has been changed from its original form by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process by which rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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