Types of rocks

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.

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What is an igneous rock?

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A rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A rock that has been changed from its original form due to extreme heat and pressure.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process by which rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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How do igneous rocks form?

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They form when magma cools and solidifies.

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How do sedimentary rocks form?

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They form from layers of sediment that are compacted and cemented together.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What causes metamorphic rocks to form?

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Extreme heat and pressure applied to existing rocks.

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Can sedimentary rocks turn into metamorphic rocks?

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Yes, through heat and pressure.

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What is an example of a metamorphic rock?

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Marble, which forms from limestone.