What can we Tell About These Types of Rocks?

Refer to the images below to help you answer the questions:
NGSS Phenomena: Image A shows a brown rock that's layered with lines running horizontally across it.
NGSS Phenomena: Image B shows a gray rock with red veins running in different directions throughout.
NGSS Phenomena: Image C shows a gray rock that's full of tiny holes and looks very rough.

1. The rock labeled is formed when magma or lava cools and hardens and is an example of a(n) rock.

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Sedimentary
Metamorphic
A
B
Igneous
C

2. The rock labeled is formed when an existing rock is exposed to extreme heat and pressure. This is an example of a(n) rock.

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Sedimentary
Igneous
A
C
B
Metamorphic

3. The rock labeled is a type of rock that's formed when pieces of rocks, pebbles, and sand are cemented together. This is an example of a(n) rock.

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Sedimentary
A
C
Igneous
B
Volcanic
Metamorphic

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