T6L3 Flashcard

Front

What process forms igneous rocks?

Back

Melting and cooling

Front

Which type of rock forms from cooled magma or lava?

Back

Igneous

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What characteristic best helps identify an igneous rock?

Back

Interlocking mineral crystals

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How are sedimentary rocks most commonly formed?

Back

The deposition and compaction of sediments

Front

What type of rock is likely to contain fossils?

Back

Sedimentary

Front

What causes metamorphic rocks to form?

Back

Intense heat and pressure

Front

Which of the following is an example of an igneous rock? Marble, Limestone, Granite

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Granite

Front

What does the texture of a rock describe?

Back

The feel and appearance of its surface

Front

Which of these is an example of a metamorphic rock? Shale, Basalt, Marble, Pumice

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Marble

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How do sedimentary rocks differ from igneous rocks?

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Sedimentary rocks form in layers, while igneous rocks cool from magma.