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I. Definition of Terms

There are three main types of rocks: sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous. Sedimentary rocks form from compressed particles of other materials like sand and shells. Metamorphic rocks form underground from intense heat and pressure changing other rocks over millions of years. Igneous rocks form when magma cools, either underground or after volcanic eruptions.

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I. Definition of Terms

There are three main types of rocks: sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous. Sedimentary rocks form from compressed particles of other materials like sand and shells. Metamorphic rocks form underground from intense heat and pressure changing other rocks over millions of years. Igneous rocks form when magma cools, either underground or after volcanic eruptions.

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Lesson # 1

The Three Types of Rocks

All rocks are not the same, even though many of them look alike. There are three main types or classes of
rock: sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous. The differences between each of the rocks have to do with
how they are formed. This is what determines the type of rock it is.

The first type of rock is sedimentary. A sedimentary rock is formed from particles of sand, shells,
pebbles, and other pieces of material. All of these particles together make up sediment. Sediment is the
result of material broken down by weathering or erosion.

Examples of sedimentary rock types include limestone, shale, and sandstone.

The second type of rock is metamorphic. A metamorphic rock is formed under the surface of the earth
from the change that takes place because of intense heat or pressure. In nature, it takes millions of years for
a metamorphic rock to be formed. The rocks that result from this very long process often has ribbon-like
layers and many shiny crystals. The crystals are formed by minerals which grow slowly over time on the
surface of the rock.

Examples of metamorphic rock types include gneiss, marble, slate, and quartzite.

The third type of rock is igneous. Igneous rocks form when magma cools and hardens.Magma is the
molten rock deep within the earth. The same material inside a volcano. Sometimes this magma, though,
cools inside the earth. At other times it will erupt onto the surface from a volcano. When magma leaves the
volcano it is called lava.

Examples of igneous rock types include basalt, obsidian, pumice, and granite.

I. DEFINITION OF TERMS

A. SEDIMENTARY ROCK-
B. METAMORPHIC ROCK-
C. IGNEOUS ROCK-

II. COMPREHENSION CHECK (WITH OPTIONS) / UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT

1) Which of the following is an example of an igneous rock?


2) A limestone is which of the following type of rock?
3) ….
4) ….
5) ….

III. Science in a NUTSHELL…

In not more than 5 sentences, differentiate the three types of rocks.

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