Rocks and Rock Cycle

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What does 'igneous' mean?

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Made from fire and heat.

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True or False: A rock consists of two or more minerals.

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True.

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What type of rock is formed from liquid molten rock (lava or magma) that cools slowly and hardens?

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Igneous Rock.

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What type of rock is limestone?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is sedimentary rock formed from?

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Sediments such as sand, pebbles, shells, and remains of dead plants/animals.

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What are the two main types of igneous rock?

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Intrusive (plutonic) and extrusive (volcanic).

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What is the process of forming sedimentary rock called?

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Lithification, which includes compaction and cementation.

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What is metamorphic rock?

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Rock that has been changed by heat, pressure, or chemically.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

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What is an example of an intrusive igneous rock?

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Granite.