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Process turning sediment into rock

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Lithification turns loose sediment into sedimentary rock. Source: Lithification ↗

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  1. 21Molten rock at Earth's surface has this name.RECALL
    Lava

    Below the surface it is magma

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  2. 22This volcano type has broad, gentle slopes built mainly by fluid lava flows.RECALL
    Shield volcano

    Fluid lava builds wide layers

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  3. 23This steep-sided volcano type is built from layers of lava and fragmented volcanic material.RECALL
    Stratovolcano

    It can produce explosive eruptions

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