Rocks and the Rock Cycle

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled lava?

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Igneous Rock

Front

What type of rock is formed from the alteration of existing rocks due to heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic Rock

Front

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

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Weathering

Front

What is the molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface called?

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Magma

Front

What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediments?

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Sedimentary Rock

Front

What are the two main processes involved in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

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Heating and Pressure

Front

What type of rock is formed from volcanic activity?

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Igneous Rock

Front

What is the term for the process of rocks changing from one type to another?

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Rock Cycle

Front

What type of rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of sediments?

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Sedimentary Rock

Front

What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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