Rocks and The Rock Cycle

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Basalt is a(n) _______ rock:

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igneous

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Crystallization of minerals from water into the spaces between sediment grains is called _______.

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cementation

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How are metamorphic rocks created?

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Heat and pressure as they move toward the core.

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_______ rock forms from magma/lava.

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Igneous

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The series of processes that change one type of rock into another type of rock is called the _______.

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rock cycle.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

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Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic.

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What is the process of forming sedimentary rocks from existing rocks?

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Weathering and erosion.

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What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma?

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Igneous rock.

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

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Intrusive rocks form inside the Earth, while extrusive rocks form on the surface.

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What is sediment?

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Small pieces of rock, minerals, and organic material that can accumulate and form sedimentary rocks.