Rock Review

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What type of rock is most likely to contain fossils?

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Sedimentary rocks are most likely to contain fossils because they form from the accumulation of particles and organic material.

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What are the two main categories of igneous rocks based on composition?

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Mafic and Felsic.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed by the deposition and accumulation of particles and/or once-living organisms.

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How do sedimentary rocks form?

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They form when particles from other rocks or the remains of plants and animals are pressed and cemented together.

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What does it mean for metamorphic rocks to be foliated?

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Foliated metamorphic rocks have minerals that align and appear as lines.

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What is the primary characteristic 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 mafic and felsic rocks?

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Mafic rocks are rich in magnesium and iron, while felsic rocks are rich in silica and aluminum.

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What is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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Sandstone is an example of a sedimentary rock.

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What process leads to the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks form through heat and pressure applied to existing rocks.

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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.