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    The document discusses three main types of rocks: igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks. Igneous rocks form when magma cools and crystals may or may not form depending on the cooling rate. Sedimentary rocks form from layers of particles settling and being compressed over time. Metamorphic rocks form from other rocks undergoing heat and pressure underground, making them harder than sedimentary rocks. Rock fragments are also transported and deposited by rivers, building up over millions of years to form new sedimentary rock.

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    The document discusses three main types of rocks: igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks. Igneous rocks form when magma cools and crystals may or may not form depending on the cooling rate. Sedimentary rocks form from layers of particles settling and being compressed over time. Metamorphic rocks form from other rocks undergoing heat and pressure underground, making them harder than sedimentary rocks. Rock fragments are also transported and deposited by rivers, building up over millions of years to form new sedimentary rock.

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    The document discusses three main types of rocks: igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks. Igneous rocks form when magma cools and crystals may or may not form depending on the cooling rate. Sedimentary rocks form from layers of particles settling and being compressed over time. Metamorphic rocks form from other rocks undergoing heat and pressure underground, making them harder than sedimentary rocks. Rock fragments are also transported and deposited by rivers, building up over millions of years to form new sedimentary rock.

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    Science unit 8

    Kenney

    Ligneous rocks

    Rocks that are formed when molten magma cools are called igneous rocks.

    Crystals can often be seen in these rock.

    Rocks with small crystals cooled more quickly. Than rocks with larger crystals.

    If the magma cools very quickly then no crystals are formed. An example of an igneous rock is
    granite.

    Sedimentary rocks

    Rocks formed from layers of particles settling on top of one another and being pressed down
    are called sedimentary rocks. Small grains can be seen in the rock. These rocks often contain
    fossils and are porous. An example of this type of rock is limestone.

    Metamorphic rocks

    Metamorphic rocks are formed from other types of rocks that are subjected to a lot of heat
    and pressure underground. Metamorphic rocks are harder than sedimentary rocks. An example
    of a metamorphic rock is marble.

    Moving rocks

    Rock fragments are carried by river and streams. The distance they travel depends on the slow
    of the ground, the speed of water in the river and how heavy the fragments are. The heaviest
    fragments can only be carried a short distance. Smaller, lighter fragments are carried a long
    way. The sand and mud may get carried to the sea. The layers of sand and mud build up over
    millions of years and the fragments are squashed together by the layer on top. This forms
    sedimentary rock.

    Word
    Crust the outer layer of the Earth
    Deposition when eroded rock fragments settle
    Fossils the remains of plants and animals from millions of years ago
    Gains small fragments of rock
    Geologist Scientific term for someone who studies rocks.
    Granite a type of igneous rock
    Humus the remains and products of living things found in the soil
    Igneous rock rock formed when ash or molten magma from inside the Earth cools and
    becomes solid
    Lava molten rock (magma) emerging onto the Earth's surface
    Limestone a type of sedimentary rock formed from grains of calcium carbonate,
    from the shells of animals
    Magma molten rock from below the Earth's crust
    Mantle the laver of molten rock below the crust of the Earth
    Metamorphic rock a type of rock formed when other rocks are subjected to heat and
    pressure underground
    Meteorites fragments of rock that fall on the Earth from space
    Minerals substances that make up rock, for example mica and quartz; each
    mineral is made of one type of chemical
    Molten in a liquid state
    Porous allows water to pass through it
    Sand a type of large particle found in soil
    Sandstone a type of sedimentary rock formed when grains of sand were pressed
    together
    Sedimentary rock rocks formed by layers of sediment being squashed together over
    millions of years
    Weathering wear on rocks caused by rain, wind, frost and temperature changes

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