Rocks and Rock Cycle

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What are the two classifications of metamorphic rocks?

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Foliated and not foliated

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What sedimentary rock is composed of dolomite?

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Dolostone

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What texture do rocks have if they do not have any mineral grains?

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Glassy

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What type of rock is formed when molten rock cools into a solid?

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Igneous Rock

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What is the process by which metamorphic rocks are formed?

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Heat and pressure

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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 between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is an igneous rock?

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A type of rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.