Manoj - Rock Types Review

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What happens when a rock cools slowly?

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It may form crystals.

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What does extreme heat and pressure do to an igneous rock?

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It transforms into a metamorphic rock.

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What is the process to transform any type of rock into an igneous rock?

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Melting, cooling, solidification.

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What type of rock is formed from cooled and hardened lava?

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Igneous rock.

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What is erosion?

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The movement of sediment to a new location.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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What is the main characteristic of igneous rocks?

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They are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What is sedimentary rock primarily formed from?

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The compaction and cementation of sediments.

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What is the process of weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces.

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What is metamorphism?

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The process by which a rock changes due to heat and pressure.