Rock Identification

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What are ripple marks indicative of in rock formation?

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They indicate that the rock is sedimentary, formed by gentle waves.

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What is the process called when rocks change due to heat and pressure?

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Metamorphism.

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Which rock is formed from the metamorphism of shale?

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Slate.

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What is a key characteristic of metamorphic rocks?

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They often have banding or foliation.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous rock.

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What is the term for the process of compacting and cementing sediments?

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Lithification.

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What type of rock is characterized by intergrown crystals?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is the main difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from molten material, while sedimentary rocks form from accumulated sediments.

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What does the presence of fossils in a rock indicate?

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The rock is sedimentary.