Rock A
This rock is formed deep within the Earth. Existing rock is heated to extreme temperatures or put under enormous pressure.
metamorphic rock
Sediment that is deposited at its final resting spot.
deposition
When rain, snow, or ice caused rocks to break down or break apart.
weathering
This rock is formed when sediment is buried deeply, it becomes compacted and cemented.
sedimentary rock
Sediment that moves from one location to the next.
erosion
Some of this type of rock may contain fossils of plants or animals.
sedimentary rock
Intense ______________ and _______________ can make metamorphic rock.
heat and pressure
This type of rock may contain holes from gases.
igneous rock
In order for a sedimentary rock to turn into a metamorphic rock ________________ and _______________ must occur.
heat and pressure
In order for an igneous rock to change into a sedimentary rock _______________ and _______________ must occur.
weathering and cementation
A substance formed in Earth, that is not of an animal or plant. Gold, silver, iron, and salt are examples of this.
mineral
This rock is associated with volcanoes. Magma hardens underground or above ground.
igneous rock
Little bits and pieces of rock.
sediment
Is basically a mixture of elements.
rock
The process that changes rock from one kind to another.
rock cycle
Melted rock in the ground is called ____________.
magma
The weight of layers and layers of sediment causes ______________.
compaction
Obsidian is _________________ rock.
igneous
In the rock cycle, cold rocks are converted into new rocks. (True or False)
true
Name the three rock families.
sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic
Magma that cools outside the Earth's surface as lava, creates _______________ rock.
igneous
Metamorphic rocks that have their grains arranged in parallel layers or bands is called _________________.
foliated
Sandstone and shale are examples of ______________ rock.
What is sedimentary?
_____________rocks include slate and marble.
What is metamorphic?
The Organ Pipes are one million year old ____________ coloumns and were formed by cooled volcanic lava, making them ____________ rock.
Basalt, Igneous