Viewing Rocks: Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

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What is a clastic sedimentary rock?

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A type of sedimentary rock made up of fragments of older rocks.

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What is the texture of a nonfoliated metamorphic rock?

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Nonfoliated metamorphic rocks do not have a layered or banded appearance.

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Where does coquina rock most likely form?

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Coquina typically forms in marine environments where shell fragments accumulate.

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What is lithification?

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The process of turning sediments into solid rock through compaction and cementation.

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What is the method of lithification for rock gypsum?

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Evaporation and precipitation.

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What type of rock is basalt?

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Basalt is an igneous rock.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How do igneous rocks form?

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Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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

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What are sedimentary rocks primarily composed of?

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Sedimentary rocks are primarily composed of particles from pre-existing rocks, minerals, and organic materials.