Sedimentary rock forms from layers of sediment that are deposited and compressed over time. Metamorphic rock forms from existing rock that is heated and squeezed within the Earth, changing its composition. Igneous rock forms when molten rock cools and solidifies, with large mineral grains if it cools slowly underground and small mineral grains if it cools quickly above ground.
Sedimentary rock forms from layers of sediment that are deposited and compressed over time. Metamorphic rock forms from existing rock that is heated and squeezed within the Earth, changing its composition. Igneous rock forms when molten rock cools and solidifies, with large mineral grains if it cools slowly underground and small mineral grains if it cools quickly above ground.
Sedimentary rock forms from layers of sediment that are deposited and compressed over time. Metamorphic rock forms from existing rock that is heated and squeezed within the Earth, changing its composition. Igneous rock forms when molten rock cools and solidifies, with large mineral grains if it cools slowly underground and small mineral grains if it cools quickly above ground.
Igneous rock // Sedimentary rock // Metamorphic rock
____________________________ forms from layers of sediment that are deposited,
usually on the bottom of rivers, lakes and oceans. The layers become pressed together and they Harden to form rock. You can layers of different colors.
________________________ forms when rock inside Earth is heated and squeezed.
Although the heat and pressure are not enough to melt the rock, they change it into a different kind of rock.
___________________________ If melted rock cools inside Earth crust, it hardens
slowly. Then large minerals grains form. If rock cools on Earth surface, it hardens quickly. Then, if mineral grains form, they are small.