Rock Review

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What are metamorphic rocks?

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Rocks that have been changed from their original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What does it mean for metamorphic rocks to be foliated?

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They have minerals that align and appear as lines.

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What is an intrusive igneous rock?

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A type of rock that forms when magma cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's crust.

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What is an extrusive igneous rock?

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A type of rock that forms when lava cools and solidifies on the Earth's surface.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Sedimentary, Igneous, and Metamorphic.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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A type of rock that forms when particles from other rocks or the remains of plants and animals are pressed and cemented together.

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What is the texture of a glassy rock?

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A smooth, shiny surface with no visible crystals.

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What is the difference between coarse and fine-grained rocks?

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Coarse-grained rocks have larger crystals that are easily visible, while fine-grained rocks have smaller crystals that are not easily seen.

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What is the process of lithification?

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The process by which sediments are compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rocks.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through various geological processes.