Metamorphic Rocks
Metamorphic rocks are formed by _________
heat and pressure
Igneous rocks are formed by...
lava cooling
What is the first step of the formation of Sedimentary rocks?
weathering and erosion
Sedimentary rock that has curvy lines in it.
shale
10x20
200
What are layers in Metamorphic rocks like?
ribbon
Igneous rocks are made of...
cooled and hardened magma
What is the second step of the formation of Sedimentary rocks?
compacting/pressure of sediment
Igneous rock that has many black grains in it and is used for many kitchen counters.
granite
20x32
640
What do Metamorphic rocks have in them?
crystals
What type of surface do Igneous rocks have?
glassy
What is the third step of the formation of Sedimentary rocks?
cementation
Sedimentary rock with lots of circular minerals in it.
conglomerate
60x74
4,440
Metamorphis means...
change
What bubbles do Igneous rocks have?
gas
True or false: Fossils are in Sedimentary rocks.
true
Metamorphic rock that began life as limestone and has wavy stripes through it.
marble
22x47
1,034
BONUS QUESTION: True or false, all rocks can turn into another type of rock.
true
BONUS QUESTION: True or false: Magma is above ground.
false
True or false: Minerals are never in rocks.
false
Igneous rock that is all black and glassy. Hint: Is used in Minecraft to construct Nether portals.
obsidian
36x78
2,808