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Igneous rocks [fire rocks] are formed either underground or above ground. Underground they are formed when the melted rock [called magma] deep within the earth becomes trapped in small pockets, and as these pockets of magma cool slowly underground the magma becomes igneous rocks. Igneous rocks are also formed when volcanoes erupt causing the magma to rise above the earth's surface. When magma appears above the earth, it is called lava. Igneous rocks are formed as the lava cools above ground. Examples of igneous rocks are granite, scoria, pumice, obsidian and basalt.
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What rocks form as melted rocks?
igneous
What materials form Metamorphic Rocks?
Metamorphic rocks can form from the transformation of pre-existing rocks under high temperatures and pressures. Common parent rocks include shale, limestone, and granite. The minerals present in the parent rocks determine the types of metamorphic rocks that can form.
What type of rocks can contain fossils on them?
Sedimentary rocks. and metamorphic rocks made form sedimentary rocks.
What is the difference between exclusive and intrusive rocks?
There is no such thing as an "exclusive" rock. However, there are extrusive rocks. These are divisions of igneous rocks, or rocks that form from molten rock. Intrusive rocks form from molten rock that has cooled underground. They can also be called plutonic rocks. Extrusive rocks, also called volcanic rocks, form from molten rock that has formed at or above the surface.
What are the three types of rocks cycle?
The three types of rocks in the rock cycle are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Igneous rocks form from molten rock cooling and solidifying. Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compaction of sediments. Metamorphic rocks form from the alteration of existing rocks under high pressure and temperature.
Can metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
Can Metamorphic rocks can form from igneous but not from sedimentary rocks.?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks
What rocks form from melted rocks?
Igneous rocks.
Can metamorphic rocks form form other metamorphic rocks?
yes, all rocks can form from all others depending on pressure, etc
What rocks form from the sediments of the other rocks?
Sedimentary rocks.
Magma cools and solidifies to form what rocks?
igneous rocks
When molten rocks cools what rocks form?
igneous rocks
What rocks form as melted rocks?
igneous
What rocks form when cooling?
igneous rocks
Can metaporhic rocks form in to igneous rocks but not to sedementry rocks?
Yes, metamorphic rocks can be subjected to high temperatures and pressures which can cause them to melt and recrystallize into igneous rocks. This process is known as anatexis. Metamorphic rocks can also undergo weathering and erosion to form sedimentary rocks.
What do sedimentary rocks form from?
Sedimentary rocks form from a few different things. Sedimentary rocks form from sediment is deposited out of air, ice, wind and gravity.
Can metamorphic rocks form form igneous but not from sedimentary rocks?
Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks through the process of heat and pressure, but they are more commonly associated with forming from existing metamorphic or sedimentary rocks. Igneous rocks can indirectly contribute to the formation of metamorphic rocks by heating up and altering surrounding rocks, leading to the formation of new metamorphic rocks.
