How rocksform
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How Rocks Form
How Rocks Form
Key ConceptKey Concept
Geologists classify rocks into three major groups:
Igneous Rock Sedimentary Rock Metamorphic Rock
Geologists classify rocks into three major groups:
Igneous Rock Sedimentary Rock Metamorphic Rock
How Are Rocks Classified?
How Are Rocks Classified?
Igneous Rock- forms when magma or lava cools.
Sedimentary Rock- forms when particles are pressed and stuck together.
Metamorphic Rock- forms when heat and pressure change any kind of rock.
Igneous Rock- forms when magma or lava cools.
Sedimentary Rock- forms when particles are pressed and stuck together.
Metamorphic Rock- forms when heat and pressure change any kind of rock.