Rocks and Minerals (Including Rock Cycle)

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What type of rocks are formed when magma cools?

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Igneous rocks are formed when magma cools.

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Give an example of a metamorphic rock.

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Marble is an example of a metamorphic rock.

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What are layers of sedimentary rock called?

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Layers of sedimentary rock are called strata.

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Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of lava?

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Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of lava.

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Which type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of organic material?

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

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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 are minerals?

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Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small particles of rock, minerals, and organic material that accumulate over time.

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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 the accumulation of sediments.

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What process turns sediment into sedimentary rock?

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The process of compaction and cementation turns sediment into sedimentary rock.