Types of Rocks

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What type of rock is formed from intense heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock is formed from intense heat and pressure.

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What type of rock is found near the mouth of a volcano?

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Igneous rock is found near the mouth of a volcano.

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Which type of rock changes due to heat or pressure?

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Metamorphic rock changes due to heat or pressure.

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Sedimentary rocks are made when layers of _____________ are pressed together.

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Sedimentary rocks are made when layers of sediments are pressed together.

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What type of rock is formed by smaller pieces of rock settling at the bottom of a lake?

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Sedimentary rock is formed by smaller pieces of rock settling at the bottom of a lake.

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What is the main characteristic of igneous rocks?

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Igneous rocks are formed from cooled and solidified magma or lava.

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What are the two main types of igneous rocks?

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The two main types of igneous rocks are intrusive (plutonic) and extrusive (volcanic).

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What is sediment?

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Sediment is small pieces of rock, minerals, and organic material that settle at the bottom of water bodies.

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How are metamorphic rocks formed?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

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What is an example of a metamorphic rock?

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An example of a metamorphic rock is marble, which is formed from limestone.