Rock Types

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Rock types and how they are formed
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Rock Types
  1. Igneous
    1. Basalt and Granite are both forms of igneous rock
      1. They are formed when molten magma from the earths inner crust cools! It forms an Intrusive Rock!
    2. Metamorphic Rock
      1. Are rocks which have been put under massive amounts of pressure and are normally very hard wearing! Ex: Marble and Slate
      2. Sedimentary!
        1. are formed from sediments at the bottom of a lake or sea, which compress over millions of years. Examples are sandstone, limestone and clay.
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