Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic Rock

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic.

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How are rocks classified?

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Rocks are classified by how they form.

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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Sedimentary rock.

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Where is magma found?

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Inside the Earth.

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Is magma found above or below ground?

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Below ground.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled magma?

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Igneous rock.

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What process forms metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are heated and squeezed.

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock and mineral that settle at the bottom of bodies of water.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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

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Give an example of a sedimentary rock.

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Sandstone.