Rocks and Minerals Review

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How is metamorphic rock formed?

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Metamorphic rock is formed by heat and pressure.

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What are the three types of rocks?

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

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How is igneous rock formed?

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Igneous rock is formed from cooled molten rock.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is made up of pieces of rock, sand, and dirt.

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How is sedimentary rock formed?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from pieces of sediment pressed together over time.

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What is the definition of igneous rock?

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Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is the definition of metamorphic rock?

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Metamorphic rock is rock that has been changed from one type to another by heat and pressure.

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What is the definition of sedimentary rock?

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Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

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What is magma?

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

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What is lava?

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Lava is molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface.