Types of Rocks

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What are Chemical Rocks?

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Chemical Rocks are formed when minerals crystallize to form a solution.

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What type of rock are Extrusive Rocks?

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Extrusive Rocks are Igneous.

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What characteristic do Intrusive Rocks have?

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Intrusive Rocks have large crystals.

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What type of rock are Chemical Rocks classified as?

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Chemical Rocks are classified as Sedimentary.

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What is a Metamorphic Rock?

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A type of rock that forms from an existing rock that is changed by heat, pressure, and time.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

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How do Sedimentary Rocks form?

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Sedimentary Rocks form from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the process of rock formation called?

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The process of rock formation is called the rock cycle.

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What is an example of an Igneous Rock?

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An example of an Igneous Rock is granite.

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What is an example of a Sedimentary Rock?

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An example of a Sedimentary Rock is limestone.