Rocks and rock cycle

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A rock formed from fragments of other rocks is a(n)

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sedimentary rock

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An igneous rock containing large crystals is most likely a(n)

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intrusive rock

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A sedimentary rock formed from pieces of other rocks is called a(n)

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clastic rock

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A deposit of organic limestone on land probably formed millions of years ago as a(n)

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coral reef

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A metamorphic rock in which the grains line up in parallel bands is a

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foliated rock

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In the rock cycle, the process by which an igneous rock changes to a sedimentary rock must begin with

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erosion

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Relationship between an igneous rock's texture and where it is formed is..

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rock that cooled quickly on surface, produced small crystals

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water can pass easily through sandstone and not shale because....

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more space between the grains of the sandstone

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What type of rock is formed by evaporation?

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halite (rock salt)

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What 2 forces cause metamorphic rock to form?

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heat and pressure