Rocks and The Rock Cycle

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What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

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Igneous rock.

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What are the three major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

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In which type of rock might you see a fossil?

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Sedimentary rock.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

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What is the process by which igneous rocks are formed?

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Melting and cooling.

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What is sediment?

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Rock material that is broken down into smaller pieces or dissolved in water as rocks erode.

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What type of rock is basalt?

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Igneous rock.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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What type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is the main difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form inside the Earth, while extrusive rocks form on the surface.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2