Rock Review

Front

What is the smallest sediment size?

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Clay

Front

What type of rock is formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago?

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Sedimentary

Front

What does the color of an igneous rock indicate?

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Composition

Front

What is the most common intrusive igneous rock?

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Granite

Front

What are the two types of igneous rocks?

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Extrusive and Intrusive

Front

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

Back

Igneous

Front

What is the process called when sediment is compacted and cemented together?

Back

Lithification

Front

What type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature from existing rocks?

Back

Metamorphic

Front

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

Back

Extrusive rocks cool quickly on the surface, while intrusive rocks cool slowly beneath the surface.

Front

What is a common example of a sedimentary rock?

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Sandstone