Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic Rock

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic.

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Where is lava found?

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On the surface of the Earth.

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Is magma found below or above ground?

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Below ground.

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What type of rock is formed from smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What type of rock is formed from molten lava that cools quickly?

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Igneous rock.

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What process changes sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?

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Heat and pressure.

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What is the main characteristic of igneous rocks?

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They are formed from cooled and solidified magma or lava.

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock, minerals, or organic material that settle at the bottom of a body of water.

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How are sedimentary rocks typically formed?

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From the accumulation and compaction of sediments over time.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock below the Earth's surface; lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the surface.