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Rocks are classified as sedimentary igneous or metamorphic primarily based upon differences in their

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In their formation

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igneous formed by cooling of magma

metamorphic formed from extreme temperatures and pressures

sedimentary formed from erosion and sedimentation

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The differences in their formations. Igneous is formed by cooled and crystallized rock, sedimentary is formed by sediment compaction and cementation, and metamorphic is formed by intense heat and pressure.
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