The Rock Cycle

Front

This rock was another type of rock that was heated and compressed over time. What type of rock is this?

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Metamorphic

Front

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

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Sedimentary

Front

In order for a metamorphic rock to form, _______ is needed.

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Heat and Pressure

Front

This rock was formed by lots of fossils that settled on top of each other over time. What type of rock is this?

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Sedimentary

Front

What is small pieces of rock material?

Back

sediment

Front

What is molten or liquid rock material that is deep beneath the Earth's surface?

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magma

Front

Each rock type can follow only one pathway of the rock cycle.

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False

Front

The process by which metamorphic rocks are formed...

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heat and pressure

Front

The process by which igneous rocks are formed...

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melting and cooling

Front

A metamorphic rock can become ______.

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all of these