Lewis Lessons 9-12 Review

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What are the three major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

Front

What type of rock is formed by cementing pieces of other rocks?

Back

Sedimentary Rock

Front

What type of rock forms when lava cools and crystallizes?

Back

Extrusive Igneous Rock

Front

What process transforms magma into igneous rock?

Back

Cooling

Front

What is the process called when rocks are formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments?

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Sedimentation

Front

What type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature?

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Metamorphic Rock

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What is magma?

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

Front

What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is metamorphism?

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Metamorphism is the process by which existing rocks are changed into metamorphic rocks due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.