Rocks

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What is the term for the original rock from which a metamorphic rock forms?

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Parent rock

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

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What type of rock is formed from extreme heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock

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What type of sedimentary rock forms from the remains of plants or animals?

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Organic sedimentary rock

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Does foliated metamorphic rock have minerals that can arrange in wavy layers?

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True

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What is an igneous rock?

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A rock formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is sedimentary rock?

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A rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering

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What is the term for the movement of sediment from one place to another?

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Erosion

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What is a common example of a metamorphic rock?

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Schist or Gneiss