Three Major Types of Rocks

Clastic sedimentary rocks that formed by the lithification of sediments called clasts, which are produced by the weathering of other rocks are called what?

• organic sedimentary rocks
• metamorphic rocks
• clastic sedimentary rocks
• igneous rocks

A subcategory of sedimentary rocks formed by the lithification of sediments from organic materials, such as bones, shells and teeth are called what?

• biological sedimentary rocks
• fossilized sedimentary rocks
• organic sedimentary rocks
• chemical sedimentary roks

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Change in rock type due to environmental factors like heat, pressure or chemical environments makes what type of rock?

• Sedimentary rock
• Igneous rock
• Volcanic rock
• Metamorphic rock

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Rocks formed by the cooling and solidification of molten rock, called magma are called?

• Igneous rocks
• Sedimentary rocks
• Metamorphic rocks
• Volcanic rocks

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Igneous rocks that form below the Earth's surface are called what?

• Extrusive igneous rocks
• Subterranean igneous rocks
• Underground igneous rocks
• Intrusive igneous rocks

Rocks that are formed by the lithification of sediments over time are called what?

• Sedimentary rocks
• Metamorphic rocks
• Igneous rocks
• Volcanic rocks

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What is the rock cycle?

• The rock cycle is a continuous process of formation, breakdown, and reformation of rocks through various geological processes.
• The rock cycle is a new type of exercise routine using rocks
• The rock cycle is a popular rock band
• The rock cycle is a type of dance move involving rocks

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