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The three main types of rock are igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary. Igneous rock forms when magma or lava cools and solidifies. Metamorphic rock forms from igneous or sedimentary rock that has been changed by extreme heat and pressure. Sedimentary rock forms as sediments are compressed together over time. Common igneous rocks include granite and basalt, common metamorphic rocks include slate and marble, and common sedimentary rocks include limestone, sandstone, and conglomerate.

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