Common knowledge
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how they are formed
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The continual transformation of rocks from one type to another
Rock cycle
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where are most rocks found? most rocks (sedimentary) are found at the bottom or near the edge of bodies of water.
most rocks (sedimentary) are found at the bottom or near the edge of bodies of water.
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where do igneous rocks and metamorphic rocks form?
they form at divergent and convergent plate boundaries.
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what are the 4 steps to rock cycle?
Crystallization, cooling, weathering, erosion, and metamorphism
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where are igneous rocks found?
igneous rocks are found at volcanoes on the surface of earth or while melted rock is still inside the crust.
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where can chemical sedimentary rocks be found?
Chemical sedimentary rocks can be found in many places, from the ocean to deserts to caves.
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what does the rock cycle refer too?
the diverse set of natural processes that lead to the formation and transformation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
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where are metamorphic rocks found ?
Metamorphic rocks are found where the tectonic plate meets.
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where are sedimentary rocks formed?
Sedimentary rocks are formed on or near the Earth's surface, in contrast to metamorphic and igneous rocks, which are formed deep within the Earth.
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What are the three main types of rocks?
sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic
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Where is limestone found?
Most limestone are formed from marine sediments which are deposited on the sea floor.
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how are igneous rocks formed
Igneous rocks are “fire-born,” meaning that they are formed from the cooling and solidification of molten (melted) rock.
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What is the most important concept described by the rock cycle?
The rock cycle is a basic concept in geology that describes transitions through geologic time
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where is sandstone found?
in marine environments.
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this is the blarney stone and if you kiss the Blarney Stone you will receive greater powers of eloquence — especially with respect to flattery
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this is the red beryl . It displays deep, vivid reds unlike most of its mineral cousins except for emeralds. It is also known under the name Bixbite, named after Maynard
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How do all rocks begin?
molten rock (magma below ground, lava above ground), which cools and hardens