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Rocks

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Where does the rock cycle start? There is no beginning or end to the rock cycle. Rocks are constantly changing.
Andesitic Rocks are a combination of what two types of rocks? Basaltic and Granitic
What is the process by which sediments are pressed together to form a rock? Compaction
What is the process by which sediments are glued together to form rock? Cementation
What type of rock is formed by the cooling and solidification of lava or magma? Igneous
What are the two types of igneous rock? Intrusive and Extrusive
What type of igneous rock is formed from magma that cools slowly, forming large crystals? Intrusive
What type of igneous rock is formed when lava cools quickly, forming small or no crystals? Extrusive
What is the first step in the formation of Sedimentary rocks? Erosion and Solution
What is the second step in the formation of Sedimentary rocks? Transportation and Deposition
What do you call a scientist who studies the classification and origin of rocks? Petrologist
What type of metamorphic rocks has layers formed from undergoing intense pressure? Foliated
What type of metamorphic rock is formed from experiencing intense heat but forms no layers? Non-foliated
What type of rock is Pumice? Igneous
What type of rock is Sandstone? Sedimentary
What type of rock is Granite? Igneous
What type of rock is Rock Salt? Sedimentary
What type of rock is Obsidian? Igneous
What type of rock is Gneiss? Metamorphic
What type of rock is Slate? Metamorphic
What type of rock is Limestone? Sedimentary
What type of rock is Coal? Sedimentary
What are the rock particles or crystals that form a rock's texture? Grains
What type of igneous rock has large interlocking crystals? Pegmatite
What type of igneous rock has large mineral grains set in a fine textured rock? Porphyry
What type of igneous rock is a mass of small mineral grains that are approximately the same size? Phanerite
What step comes after erosion, transportation and deposition in the formation of a sedimentary rock? Compaction
What are three examples of grain size? Clay, Sand, Pebble
What type of rock might contain a fossil? Sedimentary
What type of igneous rock has crystals so small that you can't see them without the aid of a microscope? Aphanitic
If limestone undergoes metamorphosis, what type of rock will form? Marble
What Law states that earth's matter can change in form but not in mass? Law of Conservation
Rocks are a mixture of _________ or more minerals. Two
What type of organic sedimentary rock is formed from the remains of living organisms? Chalk
What type of rocks are used to make up cement or concrete? Sedimentary
What type of rock would be considered the first type in the rock cycle? Igneous
What is a sample progression from a sedimentary to metamorphic rock? Shale - Slate - Schist
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