TG Rock Cycle

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What are organic rocks?

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Rocks made from the remains of dead animals and plants.

Front

Which type of rock is heated and pressurized but does NOT melt?

Back

Metamorphic rock.

Front

What type of rock is granite?

Back

Intrusive Igneous rock.

Front

Which pathway CANNOT be taken by an igneous rock?

Back

Compaction and cementation.

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

Front

What is the process of forming sedimentary rocks?

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Compaction and cementation of sediments.

Front

What is the origin of igneous rocks?

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Formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Front

What is metamorphism?

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The process by which existing rocks are transformed by heat, pressure, or chemically.

Front

What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form from magma that cools slowly underground, while extrusive rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural processes.