MULTIPLE CHOICE Why do scientist classify rocks? A rocks form differently, but they all have the same composition and texture B rock classification is not necessary because rocks are all the same n rocks form differently, have different compositions and textures Attempt 1 of 2 Practice Submit

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MATCHING LIST
Match the rock type to the correct description of how that rock forms.
igneous rock
sedimentary rock
metamorphic rock
a.
forms when magma cools and
hardens
b. form from layers of sediment
that are compacted and ce-
mented over time
C.
form when an existing rock is put
under extreme heat and pressure
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Transcribed Image Text:MATCHING LIST Match the rock type to the correct description of how that rock forms. igneous rock sedimentary rock metamorphic rock a. forms when magma cools and hardens b. form from layers of sediment that are compacted and ce- mented over time C. form when an existing rock is put under extreme heat and pressure Attempt 1 of 2 Submit
MULTIPLE CHOICE
Why do scientist classify rocks?
A
B
с
rocks form differently, but they all have the same composition and texture
rock classification is not necessary because rocks are all the same
rocks form differently, have different compositions and textures
Attempt 1 of 2
* Practice
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Transcribed Image Text:MULTIPLE CHOICE Why do scientist classify rocks? A B с rocks form differently, but they all have the same composition and texture rock classification is not necessary because rocks are all the same rocks form differently, have different compositions and textures Attempt 1 of 2 * Practice Submit
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