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Rocks Flashcards

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List the three types of rocks

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Igneous, sedimentary & metamorphic

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How is igneous rock formed ?

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Igneous rock is formed when magma cools either in or on the crust

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Sedimentary rocks, how are they formed?

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Sedimentary rocks are formed from fragments of other rocks, called sediments , that have been deposited into lakes and oceans

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How are metamorphic rocks formed?

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Metamorphic rocks are formed when other rocks are put under heat and pressure.

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