Rocks and Rock Cycle

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Limestone is a(n) ________ rock.

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sedimentary

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The process necessary to form a metamorphic rock:

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heat and or pressure

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Basalt is a(n) _______ rock:

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igneous

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Rock formed from liquid molten rock (lava or magma) that cools slowly and hardens. Found near volcanoes and fissures; can have crystals.

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Igneous Rock

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According to this diagram, igneous rock can form into sedimentary rock by ______ way(s).

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one

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

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Define the rock cycle.

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What is an igneous rock?

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A rock formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock.

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What is 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 metamorphic rock?

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A rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically.