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Quick questions on The rock cycle and the three rock types - Virginia Earth Science SOL Earth's Materials

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A rock is made of cemented, rounded pebbles. Which rock type is it, and how did it form? [2]
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Explain why basalt has much smaller crystals than granite. [2]

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