Sedimentary Rock
What is sediment?
A sediment is what a sedimentary rock starts off as.
What does a metamorphic rock feel like?
A metamorphic rock can feel very dense and compacted together.
What do igneous rocks feel like?
Igneous rocks feel very fine-grained or even glassy texture.
How is magma made?
Magma is made out of volcanoes.
Is soil a non-renewable source?
Yes,Soil is a non-renewable resource.
What is erosion?
The movement of sediment.
What does a metamorphic rock look like?
Metamorphic rocks appear dense and crystalline.
What do igneous rocks look like?
Igneous rocks appear dark and dull with no visible layering.
Can magma be classified as a liquid?
Yes, magma is classified as a liquid.
Can soil die?
Yes.
What do sedimentary rocks look like?
Sedimentary rocks often have distinctive layering or bedding.
Where can you find a metamorphic rock?
Deep in the earth or where tectonic plates meet.
Where can you find an igneous rock?
You can find igneous rocks at erupting volcanoes and oozing fissures.
It will then burn off your hand.
Can soil be considered living?
Yes.
Where can you find sedimentary rocks?
Sedimentary rocks can be found in many places, from the ocean to deserts to caves.
What 5 colors do metamorphic rocks come in?
Metamorphic rocks can come in black, red, green, grey, and white.
How are Igneous rocks made?
Igneous Rocks are made when hot, molten rock crystallizes and solidifies.
How hot can Magma get?
Magma can reach temperatures to 1,830 degrees Fahrenheit.
How much bacteria is there is one gram of soil?
About 5,000 different types of bacteria in one gram of soil.
What is a sedimentary rock made out of?
Sedimentary rocks are made from grains.
How are metamorphic rocks altered?
They can be altered with extreme pressure and heat.
Is there multiple types of igneous rocks?
Yes, Intrusive and extrusive Igneous Rocks
How long will it take magma to cool?
It will be between 2.5-6 years to cool and 20 years to have a rock you can hold.
How many types of soil is there in the U.S?
About 70,000 different types of soil in the U.S.