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There are three major types of rock:

igneous (formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava)

sedimentary (laid down as sediments)

and metamorphic (changed by heat and/or pressure)

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What are other kinds of rocks in Earth?

Other kinds of rocks in Earth include sedimentary rocks, which are formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments, and metamorphic rocks, which are formed from the alteration of pre-existing rocks due to high pressure and temperature. Each type of rock has its own unique characteristics and formation processes.


What is 1 down on kinds of rocks crossward puzzles?

The answer is "igneous." Igneous rocks are formed from the solidification of molten material, such as magma or lava.


Which properties are most often used to distinguish metamorphic rocks from other kinds of rocks?

Metamorphic rocks are formed when igneous or sedimentary rocks undergo change because of exposure to excessive heat and pressure. The properties most often used to distinguish them from other kinds of rocks are: density, banding and the absence of vesicles.


Name the three types of rocks?

Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks are the three main types of rocks. Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling of molten rock, sedimentary rocks from the accumulation of sediment, and metamorphic rocks from the transformation of existing rocks under heat and pressure.


What are the two kinds of weathering?

The two kinds of weathering are mechanical weathering, which breaks down rocks into smaller pieces without changing their chemical composition, and chemical weathering, which alters the chemical composition of rocks through processes like oxidation or dissolution.