Rocks and Minerals

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What is an Intrusive Igneous rock?

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A type of rock that forms when magma cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is an Extrusive Igneous rock?

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A type of rock that forms when lava cools and solidifies on the Earth's surface.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is sediment?

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Small particles of rock, minerals, and organic material that can accumulate and form sedimentary rocks.

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How are Igneous rocks formed?

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Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling of hot molten material (magma or lava).

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

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What is a Sedimentary rock?

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A type of rock formed from the deposition and cementation of material over time.

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What is a Metamorphic rock?

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A type of rock that has been changed from its original form by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is the difference between rocks and minerals?

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Rocks are made of one or more minerals, while minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances with a definite chemical composition.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation, involving igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.