Earth History Investigation 8: Igneous and Metamorphic Rocks
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Metamorphic Rock | created when heat and pressure change a source rock to a morph rock |
| Igneous Rock | created when magma or lava cools and hardens |
| Extrusive Igneous Rock | igneous rock that forms above Earth's crust |
| Intrusive Igneous Rock | igneous rock that forms below Earth's crust |
| Morph Rock | the final product through the metamorphic process |
| Source Rock | the original rock that changes through the metamorphic process |
| Magma | hot molten rock that is still inside of the Earth |
| Lava | hot molten rock that has reached Earth's surface |
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