Rocks and Rock Cycle Review

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What type of rock forms directly from heat and/or pressure?

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Metamorphic Rock

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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 Rock

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What type of rock forms directly from magma?

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Igneous Rock

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Rock formed from liquid molten rock (lava or magma) that cools slowly and hardens. Found near volcanoes and fissures; can have crystals.

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Igneous Rock

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The process by which metamorphic rocks are formed...

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heat and pressure

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation involving igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What are igneous rocks?

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Rocks that form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What are sedimentary rocks?

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

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Rocks that have been changed from their original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which rock and soil are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.