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ROCKS
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5. Texture of igneous rock with very small mineral crystals/particles.
7. You know that a rock is sedimentary if you notice that the rock contains a ________.
8. This type of metamorphism takes place on a much larger scale; often results in a layered appearance of rocks.
9. Molten rock found inside of the Earth.
10. Texture of igneous rock with large mineral crystals/particles.
13. This type of metamorphism occurs when a rock is located near, or comes in contact with, magma.
16. Texture of igneous rock with no visible mineral crystals/particles.
17. This type of sedimentary rock forms from minerals that are left behind when a solution (i.e. water) evaporates.
19. This type of rock forms over a period time due to an increase in the temperature and pressure that the rock is
exposed to.
20. Type of igneous rock that forms from magma inside the Earth.
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1. This type of metamorphic rock does not have visible layers.
2. Type of rock that forms from the cooling of magma or lava.
3. The building block of a rock.
4. Type of rock that is formed from the squeezing and cementing of sediment together over time.
6. Molten rock found on the Earth's surface.
11. This type of sedimentary rock forms from the remains of living things.
12. A solid mixture of minerals and other materials.
14. This type of sedimentary rock forms from sediment and broken fragments of other rocks, plants, or animals.
15. This type of metamorphic rock has visible layers.
18. Type of igneous rock that forms from lava on the Earth's surface.