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What type of rock is formed by changes in the chemistry of the rock during precipitation?
What type of rock is formed by changes in the chemistry of the rock during precipitation?
- Igneous rock
- Basalt
- Sedimentary rock (correct)
- Metamorphic rock
Which type of igneous rock is often used to make countertops?
Which type of igneous rock is often used to make countertops?
- Obsidian
- Granite (correct)
- Pumice
- Marble
What is the process that causes sedimentary rocks to form hardened chunks of sediment layers?
What is the process that causes sedimentary rocks to form hardened chunks of sediment layers?
- Crystallization
- Lithification (correct)
- Erosion
- Foliation
Which factor causes metamorphic rocks to cement together and condense?
Which factor causes metamorphic rocks to cement together and condense?
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Which type of metamorphic rock is characterized by having very small layers (foliation)?
Which type of metamorphic rock is characterized by having very small layers (foliation)?
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