Question

What is a rock? Explain the types of rocks.

Answer 1

there are three types of rocks known as sedimentary,igneous,metamorphic. each have their special characteristics:
igneous rocks:
igneous rocks are formed when magma(molten rock deep within the earth) cool and hardens.
sedimentary rocks:
sedimentary rocks are formed from particles of sand,shells,pebbles,and other fragments of material. together all these particles are called sediments.
metamorphic rocks:
metamorphic rocks are formed under the surface of the earth from the metamorphic(change) that occurs due to intense heat and pressure (squeezing)

Answer 2

the solid mineral material forming part of the surface of the earth and other similar planets, exposed on the surface or underlying the soil.

"the beds of rock are slightly tilted"

there are types of rocks metamorphic,sedimentary, and igneous rocks