Types of Rocks

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

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This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

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Sedimentary

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This rock was found near the mouth of a volcano. What type of rock is this?

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Igneous

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What type of rock is made of tiny fragments of rocks?

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Sedimentary

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Which type of rock is formed when heat or pressure changes it?

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Metamorphic

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What is an igneous rock?

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A type of rock formed from cooled magma or lava.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A type of rock formed from the accumulation of sediment.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A type of rock that has been changed by heat and pressure.

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Give an example of an igneous rock.

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Granite is an example of an igneous rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Give an example of a sedimentary rock.

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Sandstone is an example of a sedimentary rock.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1