Rock Cycle

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When molten (melted) rock cools and becomes a solid, a _____ rock forms.

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Igneous

Front

Sedimentary rocks are made up of

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small particles of sediment.

Front

Identify the rock type: A volcano erupts and sends lava shooting into the air. This lava cools to form a(n) _____. Options: Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Mineral

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Igneous

Front

How does a sedimentary rock become a metamorphic rock?

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Heat and Pressure

Front

When pieces of older rocks, plants, and other loose material gets pressed or cemented together, a _____ rock forms.

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Sedimentary

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The breaking down of rock is caused by

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weathering

Front

This type of igneous rock can be found on the crust.

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Extrusive

Front

When heat or pressure causes one rock to change into a new type of rock, we call these rocks _____?

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Metamorphic

Front

Thinking about sedimentary rock, where are the oldest layers found?

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Towards the bottom

Front

According to the diagram, how does magma become an igneous rock?

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Cooling