Rocks & Rock Cycle

Front

What type of rock is formed from the heating and compression of other rocks over time?

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Metamorphic Rock

Front

What type of rock is formed from smaller pieces of rock that settle at the bottom of a lake?

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Sedimentary Rock

Front

What is the continuous process of rocks changing from one type to another called?

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Rock Cycle

Front

What are the three major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

Front

True or False: Igneous rocks can only turn into metamorphic rocks.

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False

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

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Igneous Rock

Front

What process involves the compaction and cementation of sediments?

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Lithification

Front

What type of rock is formed from the remains of plants and animals?

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Sedimentary Rock

Front

What is the term for molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

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Magma

Front

What is the term for molten rock that has erupted onto the Earth's surface?

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Lava