Rock Cycle Review

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When molten (melted) rock cools and becomes a solid, a _____ rock forms.

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Igneous rock.

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An igneous rock with large crystals in it would have formed from __.

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Magma.

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What Are The Three Main Types Of Rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

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Obsidian is an example of a rock that is ..

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Extrusive Igneous Rock.

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What are the four characteristics used to classify rocks?

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Formation, mineral composition, texture, color.

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What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

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Weathering.

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What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?

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Sedimentary rock.

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What is the term for rocks that form from cooled magma beneath the Earth's surface?

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Intrusive Igneous Rock.

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What is metamorphism?

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The process by which existing rocks are changed into metamorphic rocks due to heat and pressure.

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What is the rock cycle?

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The continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.