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What type of rock is this?
Sedimentary
Igneous
Metamorphic
Sand
How do extrusive igneous rocks differ from intrusive igneous rocks?
Extrusive rocks are larger in size
Intrusive rocks break down quicker
Extrusive rocks are arranged in layers
Intrusive rocks have larger crystals
In which location would you most likely find an igneous rock?
Which force plays a major role in the formation of metamorphic rock?
Acceleration
Friction
Pressure
Centrifugal force
Which of the following is a true statement?
Magma is called lava after it emerges from the ground
Lava cools off to form magma
Magma and lava form sedimentary rocks
Magma and lava are two types of metamorphic rocks
Place the following events in sequence: A) Mineral grains are formed; B) A volcano erupts; C) Lava begins cooling
A, B, C
B, A, C
B, C, A
C, A, B
Sedimentary rocks often form horizontal strata. Therefore, what are strata?
Crystals
Layers
Mineral grains
Pieces of older rocks
If you found a rock with long, flat mineral grains, what type of rock would it probably be?
An extrusive igneous rock
An intrusive igneous rock
A sedimentary rock
A metamorphic rock
Metamorphic rocks undergo metamorphosis. What is another example of metamorphosis?
A candle burning
A caterpillar changing into a butterfly
A volcano erupting
A five-story building being constructed
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