Rocks and rock cycle review

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What is an INTRUSIVE rock?

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An intrusive rock is a type of igneous rock that forms from magma cooling slowly beneath the Earth's surface.

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Where do you find rock with FINE grains (mineral crystals)?

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You find fine-grained rocks at the surface of the Earth where lava cooled quickly.

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Why is COAL considered an ORGANIC rock?

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Coal is considered an organic rock because it is made from once living swamp plant material.

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How does sedimentary rock become metamorphic rock?

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Sedimentary rock becomes metamorphic rock through heat and pressure.

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Define rock.

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A rock is a combination of minerals and other rocks.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What is an igneous rock?

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An igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A metamorphic rock is formed from existing rocks that have been changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.