Rocks and Minerals 18-22 Revised

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What are Sedimentary Rocks?

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Rocks that are often found near water and formed from the accumulation of sediment.

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How are Igneous Rocks formed?

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Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and solidification of melted rocks (magma or lava).

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What is a characteristic of Metamorphic Rocks?

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Metamorphic rocks are changed by heat and pressure.

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Where are Igneous Rocks commonly found?

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Igneous rocks are mostly found near volcanoes.

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What is an example of a Metamorphic Rock?

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Marble is an example of a metamorphic rock.

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What is the process of sedimentation?

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Sedimentation is the process by which sediment settles out of a fluid (like water) and accumulates.

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the surface.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

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How do sedimentary rocks form?

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Sedimentary rocks form through the compaction and cementation of sediments.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.