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What are two useful metamorphic rocks that formed from sedimentary rocks?
Sedimentary rock forms when small pieces of rock are compacted and cemented.
granite
high in silica
Igneous rock is compressed deep within Earth's crust and is changed into marble.
weathering
Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and crystallization of hot magma.
marble and slate
cementation
Which of the following statements provide an accurate description of the formation of igneous rock in the rock cycle?
Sedimentary rock forms when small pieces of rock are compacted and cemented.
granite
high in silica
Igneous rock is compressed deep within Earth's crust and is changed into marble.
weathering
Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and crystallization of hot magma.
marble and slate
cementation
Which is the process that breaks up rock on Earth’s surface?
Sedimentary rock forms when small pieces of rock are compacted and cemented.
granite
high in silica
Igneous rock is compressed deep within Earth's crust and is changed into marble.
weathering
Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and crystallization of hot magma.
marble and slate
cementation
Which of these statements describes a transformation that occurs as a result of extreme heat and pressure?
Sedimentary rock forms when small pieces of rock are compacted and cemented.
granite
high in silica
Igneous rock is compressed deep within Earth's crust and is changed into marble.
weathering
Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and crystallization of hot magma.
marble and slate
cementation
Granite is a light colored igneous rock, which indicates it was formed from lava that is
Sedimentary rock forms when small pieces of rock are compacted and cemented.
granite
high in silica
Igneous rock is compressed deep within Earth's crust and is changed into marble.
weathering
Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and crystallization of hot magma.
marble and slate
cementation
Forces cause rocks to continually change from one type to another and back again. Which of the following statements accurately describes a process that forms a type of rock?
Sedimentary rock forms when small pieces of rock are compacted and cemented.
granite
high in silica
Igneous rock is compressed deep within Earth's crust and is changed into marble.
weathering
Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and crystallization of hot magma.
marble and slate
cementation
The most abundant type of intrusive rock in the continental crust is
Sedimentary rock forms when small pieces of rock are compacted and cemented.
granite
high in silica
Igneous rock is compressed deep within Earth's crust and is changed into marble.
weathering
Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and crystallization of hot magma.
marble and slate
cementation
What is the process by which sediments get pressed together?
Sedimentary rock forms when small pieces of rock are compacted and cemented.
granite
high in silica
Igneous rock is compressed deep within Earth's crust and is changed into marble.
weathering
Igneous rocks are formed by the cooling and crystallization of hot magma.
marble and slate
cementation
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