Final Review

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What are extrusive rocks?

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Rocks formed above the surface of a volcano.

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How do coarse-grained intrusive igneous rocks form?

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They result when magma cools slowly.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A rock that has changed due to heat or pressure.

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Why is topsoil darker than other soil levels?

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It contains more organic matter.

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What type of rock is sandstone?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the process of sedimentary rock formation?

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Sedimentary rocks form when sediments are cemented and compacted.

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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 erupts onto the Earth's surface.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation.