KEY WORDS for Rock Types

KEY WORDS for Rock Types

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6th Grade

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1.

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What type of rock forms from slow cooling of magma?

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Igneous

2.

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What type of rock has grains arranged randomly?

Back

Metamorphic

3.

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What is the term for rocks that have a layered appearance?

Back

Foliated (Metamorphic)

4.

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What type of rock is Gneiss?

Back

Metamorphic

5.

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What process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering (Sedimentary)

6.

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

Back

Igneous

7.

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

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Sedimentary

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What is the main characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

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They are formed from particles and organic material.

9.

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What type of rock can change into metamorphic rock under heat and pressure?

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Igneous or Sedimentary

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What is the process called when sedimentary rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks?

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Metamorphism

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