A_21 Rock Cycle Flashcardizz

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What type of rock is formed from tiny pieces of other rocks that settled over time?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What type of rock originates from molten magma?

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Igneous rock.

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What type of rock is formed when molten magma cools and solidifies?

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Igneous rock.

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Which type of rock is created under extreme heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is the process called when magma cools and solidifies to form rock?

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Crystallization.

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What type of rock forms from the accumulation of organic material?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation through various geological processes.

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What type of rock can be formed from the alteration of existing rocks due to heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock.

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What is an example of a sedimentary rock?

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Sandstone.