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which rocks is composed of the mineral calcite?
lime stone
how many classifications of rocks are there?
three
which type of rock is formed from solidified magma?
igneous
which type of rock is formed from from compressed debris like sand and clay?
sedimentary
what are fossils?
the remains of living things
which type of rock is formed from other rocks being transformed by high temperatures, pressures or fluids?
metamorphic
which type of sedimentary rock is used for construction of façades and floors?
sandstone
what is clay used for?
roof tiles and bricks for construction
what type of sedimentary rock is added to cement in the form of gravel to make concrete?
conglomerate
if magma solidifies inside the crust, it is called...?
plutonic rocks
if magma is expelled by volcanoes and solidifies on the surface, it is called...?
volcanic rocks
water, wind and ice carry and deposit rock debris on the floors of seas and lakes in the form of...?
sediments
