Rocks

Rocks

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Science

10th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of rock forms from extreme heat and pressure?

Back

Metamorphic rock forms from extreme heat and pressure.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

False. Igneous rocks can also turn into sedimentary rocks through weathering and erosion.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the 3 major types of rocks?

Back

The three major types of rocks are Igneous, Metamorphic, and Sedimentary.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of rock cools on the outside of a volcano and may contain air bubbles?

Back

Igneous rock cools on the outside of a volcano and may contain air bubbles.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Where are sedimentary rocks often found?

Back

Sedimentary rocks are often found near lakes, rivers, and oceans.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the process called when sediments are compacted and cemented together to form sedimentary rocks?

Back

The process is called lithification.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main difference between igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks?

Back

Igneous rocks form from the cooling of molten rock, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments.

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