Wind and water break down existing rock into sediments. Next, sediments are eroded and deposited.
Melted rock can be found above ground (lava) and underground (magma).
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Magma
Sediments
This molten rock cools quickly (lava) or slowly (magma) over time to form rock.
Slowly over time, the sediments are compacted and naturally cemented together (lithification).
Molten magma (underground) and intense pressure slowly alter existing rock over time.
Rock Examples
Rock Examples
Rock Examples
Fossiliferous Shale
Basalt
Sandstone
Gabbro
Slate
Quartzite
Marble
Coquina
Limestone
Obsidian
Granite
Gneiss
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IGNEOUS ROCK
METAMORPHIC ROCK
SEDIMENTARY ROCK
Melted rock can be found above ground (lava) and underground (magma).
Wind and water break down existing rock into sediments. Next, sediments are eroded and deposited.
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Magma
Sediments
Molten magma (underground) and intense pressure slowly alter existing rock over time.
This molten rock cools quickly (lava) or slowly (magma) over time to form rock.
Slowly over time, the sediments are compacted and naturally cemented together (lithification).
Rock Examples
Rock Examples
Rock Examples
Fossiliferous Shale
Limestone
Quartzite
Granite
Gabbro
Slate
Basalt
Obsidian
Coquina
Sandstone
Marble
Gneiss
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Sabrina Ewald
Created on December 16, 2025
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Wind and water break down existing rock into sediments. Next, sediments are eroded and deposited.
Melted rock can be found above ground (lava) and underground (magma).
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Magma
Sediments
This molten rock cools quickly (lava) or slowly (magma) over time to form rock.
Slowly over time, the sediments are compacted and naturally cemented together (lithification).
Molten magma (underground) and intense pressure slowly alter existing rock over time.
Rock Examples
Rock Examples
Rock Examples
Fossiliferous Shale
Basalt
Sandstone
Gabbro
Slate
Quartzite
Marble
Coquina
Limestone
Obsidian
Granite
Gneiss
Check Your Work
IGNEOUS ROCK
METAMORPHIC ROCK
SEDIMENTARY ROCK
Melted rock can be found above ground (lava) and underground (magma).
Wind and water break down existing rock into sediments. Next, sediments are eroded and deposited.
Pressure
Pressure
Pressure
Magma
Sediments
Molten magma (underground) and intense pressure slowly alter existing rock over time.
This molten rock cools quickly (lava) or slowly (magma) over time to form rock.
Slowly over time, the sediments are compacted and naturally cemented together (lithification).
Rock Examples
Rock Examples
Rock Examples
Fossiliferous Shale
Limestone
Quartzite
Granite
Gabbro
Slate
Basalt
Obsidian
Coquina
Sandstone
Marble
Gneiss