Rocks & Rock Cycle

Front

What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

Front

Which rock is formed from the cooling of volcanic ash on Earth's surface?

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Extrusive igneous

Front

What process is shown by letter A in the rock cycle diagram?

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Erosion

Front

Any rock that forms from another rock as a result of changes in heat or pressure (or both) is a:

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Metamorphic rock

Front

What are the steps an igneous rock undergoes in order to become a sedimentary rock, in the correct order?

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Weathering, erosion, deposition, cementation

Front

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

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Weathering

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma beneath the Earth's surface?

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Intrusive igneous rock

Front

What is the term for the process by which sediments are compacted and cemented together?

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Lithification

Front

What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of organic material?

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Organic sedimentary rock

Front

What is the main difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks cool slowly beneath the surface; extrusive rocks cool quickly on the surface.