Geology Part 2- Rock and Minerals

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

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How are rocks classified?

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Rocks are classified according to how they formed.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes the transformation of rocks from one type to another, with no beginning or end.

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What type of rock forms from extreme heat and pressure applied to sedimentary rock?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Rocks that have been changed by intense heat and/or pressure.

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What is the most common type of rock at Earth’s surface?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is an igneous rock?

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A type of rock that forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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Rocks formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.

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What is weathering?

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The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice.