Rock Types

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three main types of rocks? igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary

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crystalline

Front

The cooled and hardened lava from volcanoes forms what rock type?

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extrusive igneous

Front

Hot, molten rock inside the earth is called ...

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magma

Front

Once magma reaches the earth's surface, it is called __________.

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lava

Front

What will happen if an igneous rock is put under an extreme amount of heat and pressure?

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it will become a metamorphic rock

Front

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

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Sedimentary Rock

Front

This rock was formed when magma cooled very slowly inside the Earth. What specific type of rock is it?

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Intrusive Igneous Rock

Front

This rock formed when lava cooled very quickly on Earth's surface. What specific type of rock is it?

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Extrusive Igneous Rock

Front

Which processes form sedimentary rocks?

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Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Compaction, Cementation

Front

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

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Sedimentary