Types of Rocks

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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 an igneous rock?

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A type of rock that forms when melted rock (magma or lava) cools and hardens.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A type of rock that forms from the accumulation of sediment, such as sand, mud, and small rocks.

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What is magma?

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Melted rock that is still underground.

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What is lava?

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Melted rock that has come to the surface.

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What causes metamorphic rocks to form?

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Heat and pressure.

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What is the process of igneous rock formation?

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It forms when magma or lava cools and solidifies.

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Can sedimentary rocks contain fossils?

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Yes, sedimentary rocks can contain fossils of plants and animals.

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What is the rock cycle?

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

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What is an example of a metamorphic rock?

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Schist or marble.