Rocks

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Two types of igneous rocks are _____

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Extrusive and Intrusive

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What type of rock is created when individual mineral grains show growth in size, shape, or placement but do not show banding?

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Non-foliated

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Where are fossils typically found?

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Sedimentary rocks

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What is weathering?

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The process of rocks breaking down

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What is a characteristic of extrusive rocks?

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They cool quickly

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What are the two main categories of sedimentary rocks?

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Clastic and Chemical

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What is the process called when rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

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Igneous rock formation

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What type of metamorphic rock has a banded or layered appearance?

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Foliated

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

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Intrusive rocks form underground, while extrusive rocks form on the surface.

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What is the main component of sedimentary rocks?

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Particles of minerals and organic material