Types of rocks

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

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This rock was formed when heat and pressure changed its minerals around into new minerals. What type of rock is it?

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Metamorphic Rock

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This rock was formed when molten rock cooled into a solid. What type of rock is it?

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Igneous Rock

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This rock formed when bits of other rocks became pressed into a solid. What type of rock is it?

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Sedimentary Rock

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This rock started as molten magma. What type of rock is this?

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Igneous

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What is a rock?

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A solid material made up of one or more minerals.

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This type of rock is the LEAST common type of rock.

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Metamorphic

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This type of rock is usually formed in layers.

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Sedimentary

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This type of rock is formed by heat and pressure.

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Metamorphic

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Most fossils are found in this type of rock.

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Sedimentary