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Formation of rocks answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for Formation of rocks. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE Environmental Management.

Answer explanations

Question 1 of 2

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Paper 1 structured question: Formation of rocks

Paper 1Theory3 marks

Diagram Description

The Rock Cycle

The diagram illustrates the processes of melting, cooling, erosion, compaction, and metamorphism that transform rocks between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic types.

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    Describe Describe how igneous rocks such as granite and basalt are formed.

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