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Extrusive

Front

Igneous rock that forms from lava on Earth's surface allowing for crystals to grow

Back

Breccia

Front

coarse sedimentary rock consisting of angular fragments; or rock broken into angular fragments by faulting

Back

Conglomerate

Front

a coarse-grained sedimentary rock composed of rounded fragments (> 2 mm) within a matrix of finer grained material.

Back

intrusive

Front

a type of ingneous rock that generally contains large crystals and forms when magma cools slowly beneath Earth's surface.

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igneous rock

Front

rock that forms when magma cools and solidifies

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rock cycle

Front

the series of processes that change one type of rock into another type of rock

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Sedimentary

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A type of rock that forms when particles from other rocks or the remains of plants and animals are pressed and cemented together

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Clastic

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A sedimentary rock composed of weathered fragments of older rock.

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metamorphic rock

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A type of rock that forms from an existing rock that is changed by heat, pressure, or chemical reactions. Can cause pockets of precious minerals to form.

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Foliated

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Term used to describe metamorphic rocks that have grains arranged in parallel layers or bands.

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Nonfoliated

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the metamorphic rock texture in which mineral grains are not arranged in planes or bands block shaped crystals.

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Lithosphere

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A rigid layer made up of the uppermost part of the mantle and the crust.

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