Rocks Practice

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What are organic rocks?

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Organic rocks are made from the remains of dead animals and plants.

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What causes extreme heat when metamorphic rocks are formed?

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The extreme heat is usually caused by the fiery hot magma in the Earth's mantle.

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What does the term 'morph' mean?

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Morph means to change.

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How are metamorphic rocks classified?

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Metamorphic rocks are classified by their texture (foliated or non-foliated).

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What are the types of sedimentary rock?

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The types of sedimentary rock are Organic, Clastic, and Chemical.

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What is the definition of igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is the difference between clastic and chemical sedimentary rocks?

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Clastic sedimentary rocks are made from fragments of other rocks, while chemical sedimentary rocks form from the precipitation of minerals from water.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is the process of weathering?

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Weathering is the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.