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Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?
Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?
- Sedimentary
- Metamorphic
- Igneous (correct)
- Organic
What is the main characteristic of intrusive igneous rocks like granite?
What is the main characteristic of intrusive igneous rocks like granite?
- Fine-grained crystals
- Coarse-grained crystals (correct)
- Contains fossils
- Layered structure
Which rock type is most likely to contain fossils?
Which rock type is most likely to contain fossils?
- Igneous
- Sedimentary (correct)
- Metamorphic
- Obsidian
What type of metamorphic rock has a banded or layered appearance?
What type of metamorphic rock has a banded or layered appearance?
Which process transforms sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks?
Which process transforms sedimentary rocks into metamorphic rocks?
What characteristic is typical of sedimentary rocks?
What characteristic is typical of sedimentary rocks?
Which rock is formed from sand-sized particles and belongs to the sedimentary group?
Which rock is formed from sand-sized particles and belongs to the sedimentary group?
Which of the following processes is part of the rock cycle?
Which of the following processes is part of the rock cycle?
What type of rock is coal classified as?
What type of rock is coal classified as?
Which mineral property is used to identify rocks by observing the color of their powdered form?
Which mineral property is used to identify rocks by observing the color of their powdered form?
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Igneous Rock Formation
Igneous Rock Formation
Rocks formed from cooled magma or lava.
Intrusive Igneous Rock
Intrusive Igneous Rock
Igneous rock with coarse-grained crystals formed from slow cooling.
Sedimentary Rock Fossils
Sedimentary Rock Fossils
Sedimentary rocks often contain preserved remains of past life.
Foliated Metamorphic Rock
Foliated Metamorphic Rock
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Metamorphic Rock Formation
Metamorphic Rock Formation
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Sedimentary Rock Layers
Sedimentary Rock Layers
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Sandstone Composition
Sandstone Composition
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Rock Cycle Process
Rock Cycle Process
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Coal Type
Coal Type
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Rock Identification Streak
Rock Identification Streak
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