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    Rocks are solid materials composed of minerals that form in three main ways: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma either below ground as intrusive igneous rocks or on the surface as extrusive igneous rocks. Sedimentary rocks form from the compaction and cementation of sediments. Metamorphic rocks were originally igneous or sedimentary rocks that were changed in form by heat and pressure in the Earth's crust.

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    Rocks are solid materials composed of minerals that form in three main ways: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma either below ground as intrusive igneous rocks or on the surface as extrusive igneous rocks. Sedimentary rocks form from the compaction and cementation of sediments. Metamorphic rocks were originally igneous or sedimentary rocks that were changed in form by heat and pressure in the Earth's crust.

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    Rocks are solid materials composed of minerals that form in three main ways: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma either below ground as intrusive igneous rocks or on the surface as extrusive igneous rocks. Sedimentary rocks form from the compaction and cementation of sediments. Metamorphic rocks were originally igneous or sedimentary rocks that were changed in form by heat and pressure in the Earth's crust.

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    ROCKS

    (ELSCIE-REFERENCE3-LESSON3-ROCKS)

    WHAT IS A ROCK?

    A rock is a solid made up of a bunch of different minerals. Rocks are generally not
    uniform or made up of exact structures that can be described by scientific formulas.
    Scientists generally classify rocks by how they were made or formed.

    CLASSIFICATION OF ROCKS

    IGNEOUS ROCKS
    It came from the word “ignis” meaning fire. It is the crystallized form of magma. It can
    be classified into two; extrusive igneous rock and intrusive igneous rock.
    SEDIMENTARY ROCKS
    It means sediments – remaining particles. It is formed from deposition of different
    materials on earth’s surface. It is lithified or cemented together by natural process
    and hows distinct layering (fossils).
    METAMORPHIC ROCKS
    It came from the word “meta” means change, “morph” means form. It is derived from
    igneous or sedimentary rocks. It forms when it is exposed to high pressure and/ or
    temperature. It also undergone physical and chemical change.

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