Types of Rocks Review

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What are the three types of rocks?

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igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic

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Extreme heat and pressure creates which type of rock?

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metamorphic

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When magma or lava cools and hardens, which type of rock forms?

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igneous rock

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Sedimentary rocks are commonly formed by?

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compacting and cementing

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Molten material that is found underground is called _____?

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magma

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What is igneous rock?

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Rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed from its original form by heat, pressure, or chemically.

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What is the process of compaction in sedimentary rock formation?

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

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What is cementation in sedimentary rock formation?

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The process where dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediments together.