Types of Rocks

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

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How long have rocks been around?

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Millions and billions of years

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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What are small, smooth rocks that you can hold in your hand called?

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Pebbles

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NGSS.2-PS1-1

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How many main kinds of rocks are on Earth?

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Three

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What is the process called when rocks are formed from cooled magma?

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Igneous rock formation

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What type of rock is formed from layers of sediment?

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Sedimentary rock

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What type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock

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Can rocks come in different sizes?

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Yes, rocks can come in many sizes.

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What is the term for rocks that are formed from volcanic activity?

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Igneous rocks

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock and soil that can form sedimentary rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1