Types of Rocks

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A rock deep within the Earth experiences extreme temperature and pressure. After a long period of time it becomes which rock?

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Metamorphic

Front

What must happen to a metamorphic rock before it becomes a sedimentary rock?

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It must be broken down into sediment

Front

This rock formed when bits of other rocks became pressed into a solid. What type of rock is it?

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Sedimentary Rock

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?

Back

Sedimentary

Front

This rock was found near the mouth of a volcano. What type of rock is this?

Back

Igneous

Front

When sediments are pressed together tightly, this is called ____________.

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Compaction

Front

The process in which sediment are fused or glued together.

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cementation

Front

This rock was formed when molten rock cooled into a solid. What type of rock is it?

Back

Igneous Rock

Front

Which type of rock is formed from INTENSE heat and pressure? Options: igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic

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metamorphic

Front

This rock was molten magma that slowly cooled under the ground. What type of rock is this?

Back

Igneous