Final Answer:
Top row (left to right): Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic
Bottom row (left to right): Igneous, Metamorphic, Igneous, Metamorphic
What is the difference between lava and magma?
Magma is molten rock underground. Lava is magma that has erupted onto the Earth’s surface.
How are igneous rocks formed?
Igneous rocks form when magma or lava cools and hardens.
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
Sedimentary rocks form when layers of sand, mud, or other small pieces of rock pile up and get squished together over time.
How are metamorphic rocks formed?
Metamorphic rocks form when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or chemicals deep underground.
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