Types of Rocks and Magma

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What is a cast fossil?

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A cast fossil is a fossil that has the same shape as the original plant or animal.

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What are rocks made up of?

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Rocks are made up of minerals.

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Name some examples of igneous rocks.

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Basalt, pumice, granite, and obsidian are examples of igneous rocks.

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What causes sedimentary rocks to become hard?

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The compaction of sedimentary rocks is caused by pressure.

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Name some examples of metamorphic rocks.

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Slate, gneiss, and marble are examples of metamorphic rocks.

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What is magma?

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Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

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What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

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Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from compressed sediments.

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What is the process of sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process where particles settle out of a fluid and accumulate as sediment.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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What is a mineral?

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A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystal structure.