Rock Basics
What do we call the continuous process that changes one type of rock into another?
What is the rock cycle?
The main energy source that leads to sedimentary rock formation.
What is energy from the sun?
Can an igneous rock become a sedimentary rock?
What is yes, if it weathers into sediments and is compacted?
Basalt is this type of rock.
What is igneous?
Rock A formed from small pieces; Rock B from melted rock. Are they the same type?
What is no, because they formed differently?
This type of rock forms from weathered sediments that are compacted and cemented together.
What is sedimentary rock?
The source of energy that melts rocks into magma.
What is energy from inside the Earth?
Steve wants to show igneous rock becoming sedimentary. Is this realistic?
What is yes, if the igneous rock is exposed to weathering and erosion?
Sandstone is this type of rock.
What is sedimentary?
Dr. Garcia and Dr. Ferreira found rocks from different processes. What does this tell us?
What is that the rocks are different types?
This type of rock forms from melted magma that cools and hardens.
What is igneous rock?
This type of rock forms directly from Earth's internal heat.
What is igneous rock?
Limestone is a sedimentary rock. Can it become igneous?
What is yes, through subduction, melting, and cooling?
Marble is this type of rock.
What is metamorphic?
What would happen to limestone if it were subducted into Earth?
What is it could melt and become igneous rock?
This type of rock forms under Earth's surface due to high heat and pressure.
What is metamorphic rock?
How can energy play a role in forming different types of rocks?
What is different energy sources causing different processes like melting or weathering?
The steps for limestone to become igneous.
What is subduction → melting → magma → cooling?
A rock formed from cemented sediments.
What is sedimentary?
What needs to happen for igneous rock to become sedimentary?
What is weathering, erosion, compaction, and cementation?
Rocks can be different types but share minerals if this happens.
What is an igneous rock turning into sedimentary rock after being weathered and compacted?
Jasmine found two different rocks on her trip. What likely caused their differences?
What is the different energy sources that led to different rock formations?
Name all energy sources involved in forming sedimentary and igneous rocks.
What is the sun (for sedimentary) and Earth’s interior (for igneous)?
Give me the name of a metamorphic rock that is not marble.
What is (many answers).
List in order these 3 vocabulary words:
1) A naturally occurring (solid) material that has a specific chemical composition and crystal form and characteristic physical properties. Crystalline solids found naturally in the earth
2) Hot liquid rock below the surface of the earth.
3) The movement of sediment from one place to another often caused by water or wind