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Chapter 3 Rocks
3.1 The Rock Cycle
A rock is any _______________ _______________ of
_______________________ or mineral-like matter that occurs
naturally as part of our planet.
The three major types of rocks are
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____________________________shows the interrelationships among
the three rock types (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic)
When magma cools and hardens beneath the surface or as the result
of a volcanic eruption, igneous rock forms.
• _____________________ is molten material that forms deep beneath
Earth’s surface.
• ____________________ is magma that reaches the surface.
• _____________________is a process in which rocks are physically
and chemically broken down by water, air, and living things.
• ____________________________ is made up of weathered pieces of
earth materials.
Formation of Igneous Rocks
• . ____________________________ igneous rocks are formed
when magma hardens beneath Earth’s surface. Ex:
_____________________, Diorite
• _________________________________ igneous rocks are formed
when lava hardens. Ex: _________________ & ________________
• Classification of Igneous Rocks
• Igneous rocks can be classified based on their
_____________________________ and _______________________.
• Formation of Sedimentary Rocks
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Classification of Sedimentary Rocks
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Formation of Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphism:
Agents of Metamorphism
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