Types of Rocks

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<p>Sedimentary rocks are formed when ________ accumulate and compact together.</p>

Sedimentary rocks are formed when ________ accumulate and compact together.

sediments

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Sedimentary rocks often contain _______, pebbles, and frequently fossils.

sand

<p>sand</p>
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<p>Sediments are moved by processes such as deposition, erosion, _______, ________, and ice.</p>

Sediments are moved by processes such as deposition, erosion, _______, ________, and ice.

wind; water

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Metamorphic rocks are formed by _______ and ________while buried deep below Earth's surface.

heat; pressure

<p>heat; pressure</p>
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Examples of metamorphic rocks are ________, marble, and slate.

gneiss

<p>gneiss</p>
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<p>Igneous rocks are formed when________ <strong>or__________ </strong>harden.</p>

Igneous rocks are formed when________ or__________ harden.

lava; magma

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<p>Characteristic properties of igneous rocks include large crystals, __________, and many colors.</p>

Characteristic properties of igneous rocks include large crystals, __________, and many colors.

glassy