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Types of Rock (Igneous (3.Basalt is a form of a(n)Igneous Rock, 4.An…
Types of Rock
Igneous
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2.Igneous Rocks are classified by their origin,texture,and mineral composition.
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Metamorphic
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4.Metamorphic rock can originate not only as igneous and sedimentary rock but also other types of metamorphic rock.
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1.Forms when a rock breaks down because of heat,pressure,and chemical reactions.
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Sedimentary
2.Sediment is small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things.
1.Sedimentary rocks form through the deposition, compaction, and cementation of sediments over millions of years.
- Organic rock forms where the remains of plants and animals are deposited in thick layers.
5.When minerals that are dissolved in a solution crystallize, chemical rock forms.
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- A Clastic rock is a sedimentary rock that forms when rock fragments are squeezed together.
Ashley Benefield