Rocks and Minerals (Including Rock Cycle)

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What is an example of a metamorphic rock?

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Marble

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One example of a sedimentary rock is ____________.

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Sandstone

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Which of the following are formed from minerals mixed together?

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All of the above (Sandstone, Granite, Marble)

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When igneous rock breaks apart (weathers), it forms ___________.

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Sediments

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What describes the process by which rocks change forms?

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Rock cycle

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

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How is igneous rock formed?

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From the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is the process of sedimentary rock formation?

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Sediments are compacted and cemented together over time.

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What is the main difference between metamorphic and sedimentary rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed under heat and pressure, while sedimentary rocks are formed from sediments.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.