Types of rocks
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Science
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4th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What are the three main types of rocks?
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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an igneous rock?
Back
A rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a sedimentary rock?
Back
A rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a metamorphic rock?
Back
A rock that has been changed from its original form due to extreme heat and pressure.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the rock cycle?
Back
The continuous process by which rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do igneous rocks form?
Back
They form when magma cools and solidifies.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How do sedimentary rocks form?
Back
They form from layers of sediment that are compacted and cemented together.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1
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