Types of Rocks
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Science
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the three main types of rocks?
Back
Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What characteristic is unique to sedimentary rocks?
Back
Fossils.
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NGSS.MS-LS4-1
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?
Back
Igneous rock.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the process called when sediments are pressed together to form sedimentary rock?
Back
Compaction.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature from existing rocks?
Back
Metamorphic rock.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?
Back
Intrusive rocks form from magma that cools slowly underground, while extrusive rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is cementation in the context of sedimentary rocks?
Back
The process where dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.
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