EarthScience Rocks Review

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What is the main type of rock formed from liquid magma?

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Igneous rock.

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In which type of rock are fossils typically found?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the primary difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks are formed under the Earth's surface, while extrusive rocks are formed on the Earth's surface.

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Which rock forms when magma cools rapidly above the Earth’s surface?

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Basalt.

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What does the rock cycle explain?

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The process by which rocks are transformed from one type to another.

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What type of rock is formed from the compression of sediments?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the process called when rocks are subjected to high temperatures and pressures?

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Metamorphism.

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What type of rock is granite classified as?

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Intrusive igneous rock.

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What is the primary component of sedimentary rocks?

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Sediments.

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How do metamorphic rocks form?

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From existing rocks undergoing heat and pressure.