Three types of Rocks

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What is an Igneous Rock?

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A type of rock that forms from the cooling of molten rock at or below the surface of the earth.

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What are all rocks composed of?

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Minerals.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of broken down rocks.

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What type of sedimentary rock forms when minerals dissolved in water crystallize?

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Chemical rock.

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What is the correct order of processes for forming most sedimentary rocks?

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Weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, cementation.

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What is a Sedimentary Rock?

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A type of rock formed by the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is a Metamorphic Rock?

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A type of rock that has been changed from its original form by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is compaction in the context of sedimentary rocks?

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The process where sediments are pressed together under their own weight.

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What is cementation?

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The process where dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediment particles together.