Types of Rocks

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What is the texture of Intrusive Rocks?

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Course grained texture.

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How are Extrusive Rocks formed?

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When Lava cools.

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What type of rock are Foliated Rocks?

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Metamorphic.

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What type of rock are Organic Rocks?

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Sedimentary.

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What type of rock forms from particles of other rocks or remains of plants and animals?

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Sedimentary.

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What is the main difference between Intrusive and Extrusive Rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form from magma cooling slowly beneath the surface, while extrusive rocks form from lava cooling quickly on the surface.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic.

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What is an example of an Igneous Rock?

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Granite.

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What is an example of a Sedimentary Rock?

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Sandstone.

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What is an example of a Metamorphic Rock?

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Schist.