Types of Rocks

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Metamorphic rock is formed from _________.

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heat and pressure.

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What does extrusive mean?

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On earth's surface.

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This is Pumice. This is an __________ igneous rock because it cooled very quickly and produced holes.

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extrusive.

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Sedimentary rock is formed from_________.

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compacting and cementing.

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Which is the only type of rock that can contain fossils?

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sedimentary.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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How are igneous rocks formed?

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By 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 inside the Earth, while extrusive rocks form on the Earth's surface.

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What process leads to the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Weathering, erosion, and deposition.

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What is the rock cycle?

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1