Rock It!
What are the 3 main types of rock?
Igneous
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
Igneous rock forms above or below the surface of the earth?
Below.
Metamorphic Rock forms below or above the surface of the earth?
Below.
Sedimentary rock only forms above or below earth's surface?
Above
Material = Yellow Construction Paper / Which step of WEDCC does this represent?
Weathering
This process creates more magma
Melting
Where are we likely to find an excess amount of Igneous Rock?
Near volcanoes.
Jackpot!!
How where the Rock Mountains created?
10,000 points!
How does Sedimentary Rock become Igneous Rock?
Sedimentary rock can be moved below the surface of the earth where it is melted by energy from the earth's interior.
Material = Glue / Which step of WEDCC does this represent?
Cementation
This process creates more sediment
Weathering
Describe how Igneous Rock forms?
Magma from below the earth's outer layer rises, cools, and solidifies.
How does Metamorphic Rock become Igneous Rock?
Metamorphic rock can morph into igneous rock when it is melted by heat from the earth's interior. It will then cool and solidify into igneous rock.
How does Sedimentary Rock become Metamorphic Rock?
Sedimentary rock becomes metamorphic rock when intense pressure and heat are applied transforming the rock at a chemical level.
Material = Book / Which step of WEDCC does this represent?
Compaction
Sediment forms when any type or rock is weathered, a process driven by energy from the _________?
Sun
How does Igneous Rock become Metamorphic Rock?
Igneous rock can become metamorphic rock when intense heat and pressure are applied transforming it chemically.
How does Metamorphic Rock become Sedimentary Rock
Metamorphic rock can become sedimentary rock when weathering breaks down the rock into small pieces, transports it, deposits it, compacts it, and cements together.
What are the steps of Sedimentary Rock Formation
WEDCC
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Compaction
Cementation
Material = Blue Construction Paper / Which step of WEDCC does this represent?
Erosion
Magma forms when any type of rock is melted, a process driven by energy from _____ ______?
Earth's Interior
How does Igneous Rock become Sedimentary Rock?
Igneous rock can become sedimentary rock through the weathering process where is broken down into small pieces, transported, deposited, compacted, and cemented.
Why are we likely to find large amounts of Sedimentary Rock in the Bay Area?
There is a transform boundary located on the West Coast of California which is a hotspot for intense heat and pressure.
Describe each step of the Sedimentary Rock Formation Process
HINT : WEDCC
Weathering = weather like rain, wind, snow, or hail breaks down big rock into small pieces called sediment.
Erosion = streams or wind transport the sediment from point A to point B.
Deposition = this process scatters the sediment where it usually settles into a body of water.
Compaction = the sediment is buried and pressed together.
Cementation = precipitation fills the cracks of the sediment and glues it to form a single rock formation.
Material = Fan / Which step of WEDCC does this represent?
Deposition