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Types of Rocks!
Earth Science 3c. Students know how to explain the properties of rocks based on the physical and
chemical conditions in which they formed, including plate tectonic processes.

There are 3 types of rocks. The type of rock is determine based on how it is formed.
1. Igneous Rocks are formed when

2. Sedimentary Rocks are formed by

3. Metamorphic rocks are formed when

1. Igneous Rocks
Igneous rocks form when _____________________. As magma cools, _________
form. All igneous rocks have these crystals.

There are two types of igneous rocks: extrusive and intrusive

Intrusive Igneous Rocks:

Form when magma hardens ________________________________, which allows
_______________ crystals to form in the rocks.
o This is because

Crystals are large enough to see

Examples:
Most likely found:
o This is because

Extrusive Igneous Rocks:

Form when magma hardens __________________________, which results in the
formation of ____________________________ in the rocks
o This is because

Example:
Most likely found:
o This is because

2. Sedimentary Rocks
Sedimentary rocks are formed from pieces of existing rocks that have been
___________________________ to make a new rock.
This occurs via a 4-step process:
1.

2.

3.

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4.
This process repeats, which results in _____________ within sedimentary rocks.
Important Point:

Important Point/Drawing:

Sedimentary rocks are found at the top of the crust and around bodies of water.
This is because

Examples:

3. Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic rocks are created when other rocks are changed by ________________.

Metamorphic rock is found _____________________.

This is because

Examples:

PracticeComplete the Chart:

Type of Rock How it is formed Characteristics Where does it form (what Example
boundary or structure)
Igneous (general)

Intrusive Igneous

Extrusive Igneous

Sedimentary

Metamorphic

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Questions? Refer to sections 23.6 - 23.10 in your text book.

Rock Cycle

Dating Rocks