How does an igneous rock become another igneous rock?
It would have to become magma then cool.
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How can sedimentary rock become another sedimentary rock?
By breaking down into sediments, layering with other sediments and hardening.
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What type of rock is kimberlite found in?
Igneous.
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What type of rock can sometimes feel lighter than others?
Sedimentary.
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How are sedimentary rocks formed?
Sediments settle in layers and harden.
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How can an igneous rock become a sedimentary rock?
It would break down into sediments, then layer with other sediments and eventually harden.
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How can metamorphic rock become igneous?
By melting and cooling again.
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What type of rock can have a surface as smooth as glass?
Igneous.
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What type of rock has crystals that are large enough to be seen by the human eye?
Igneous.
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How are metamorphic rocks formed?
By heat and pressure deep inside the earth.
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How can an igneous rock become a metamorphic rock?
By being exposed to heat and pressure deep within the earth.
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How can metamorphic rock become sedimentary?
By breaking down into sediments, layering with other sediments, and hardening.
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What type of rocks has bands (or stripes)?
Metamorphic.
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What is weathering?
A process that breaks down rock.
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What are all rocks made of?
Minerals.
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How can a sedimentary rock change to an igneous rock?
By melting into magma then cooling.
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How can metamorphic rock become another metamorphic rock?
By being exposed to heat and pressure deep inside the earth.
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What type of rock has very small crystals?
Metamorphic.
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What is erosion?
A process that moves rocks from one place to another.
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What type of rock can contain fossils?
Sedimentary.
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How can a sedimentary rock become a metamorphic rock?
By going inside the earth and being exposed to heat and pressure.
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Draw the rock cycle on the board.
Check diagram.
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What type of rock can sometimes feel sandy?
Sedimentary.
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How can rocks be used to find minerals?
Rocks contain minerals. If you know what type of rock contains the mineral you are looking for, then you could search in an area that has that type of rock.