Savvas 4th Chapter 5 L2 How Are Rocks Classified?

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rocks that form when layers of sediments settle on top of one another and harden
rocks that form from molten rock
rocks that have changed as a result of heat and pressure
igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary
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When lava cools quickly, large crystals form.

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Lava from a volcano can flow like a red-hot river or fly from a volcano in hot, gooey globs.

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Huge boulders are rocks and so are single grains of sand.

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Sedimentary rock cannot change into igneous rock.

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In sedimentary rocks, the weight of the layers, sticky clay minerals in the sediment, and natural chemicals do not hold the particles together.

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Metamorphic rock can form from sedimentary, igneous and other metamorphic rocks.

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Rocks are constantly formed and destroyed.

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Rocks can:

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Sediments are moved from one place to another by:

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Molten rock that has reached the surface is called __________
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_______ is the recycling of old rock into new and it is an ongoing process.
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Name a type of igneous rock

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Name a type of metamorphic rock

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In a cliff made of sedimentary rock, is the top or bottom the oldest? Please explain in complete sentences.

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Sandstone and slate are used for building, but these rocks have different
properties. Which rock would you use for a roof? Which would you use for
the walls of a building? Explain.