Rocks

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.

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How are igneous rocks formed?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

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What is the primary characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What process leads to the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed from the alteration of existing rocks due to heat, pressure, and chemically active fluids.

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Give an example of an igneous rock.

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Basalt.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What are fossils, and in which type of rock are they commonly found?

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Fossils are the preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms, commonly found in sedimentary rocks.

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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 through geological processes.

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What type of rock is marble, and how is it formed?

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Marble is a metamorphic rock formed from the recrystallization of limestone under heat and pressure.

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What are clastic sedimentary rocks?

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Clastic sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of fragments of pre-existing rocks.