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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What type of rock is made from magma?

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Igneous

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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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Sedimentary rocks are made when layers of _____________ are pressed together.

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sediments

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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 is an igneous rock?

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A type of rock that forms from cooled magma or lava.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A type of rock that has changed from one form to another due to heat and pressure.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A type of rock formed from particles of sand, shells, pebbles, and other fragments of material.

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

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They are formed by the accumulation and compaction of sediments over time.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.