How We Classify Rocks

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

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Sedimentary rocks form deep within the Earth.

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False

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Extreme Heat and Pressure creates a _________ rock.

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Metamorphic

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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

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The remains of living things that died long ago and their fossils are often found in what type of rock?

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sedimentary rock

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Sedimentary rocks are formed by

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Compacting and cementing

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What is the breaking down of rocks?

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Weathering

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Sedimentary rock is formed when grains of sediment undergo

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compaction and cementation

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Volcanic activity on Earth’s surface most likely results in the formation of which of the following types of rock? Mineral, Igneous, Sedimentary, Rocks don't form like this

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Igneous

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Ricardo has an igneous rock in his rock collection. Where did this rock most likely form?

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in a volcano