Rocks and rock cycle review

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What size mineral crystals does a rock have when magma cools SLOWLY deep inside the Earth?

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Coarse (large enough to see)

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If a rock is CLASTIC, what kind of rock is it?

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Sedimentary

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What kind of rock is an INTRUSIVE rock?

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Igneous

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How does magma become igneous rock?

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Solidification (cooling)

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Define rock.

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A combination of minerals and other rocks.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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What type of rock forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

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Igneous rock

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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 surface.

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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 is metamorphism?

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The process by which existing rocks are changed into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure.