Types of Rocks & Rock Cycle

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What is a rock?

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A natural solid made of one or more minerals.

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How is igneous rock formed?

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By the cooling of magma or lava.

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What does intrusive mean in geology?

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It refers to rocks that form within the earth.

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What type of rock is granite?

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Granite is an example of igneous rock.

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How do metamorphic rocks transform into sediment?

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Through weathering and erosion.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is sedimentary rock primarily formed from?

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From the compaction and cementing of sediments.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation.

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What is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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Sandstone.

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What is metamorphism?

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The process by which rocks change due to heat and pressure.