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Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Rock Cycle
100
The process by which running water, ice, or wind carries away bits of sediment
What is EROSION
100
Molten rock beneath Earth's surface.
What is magma.
100
Sand, pebbles, seashells, bones, and soil are all examples of ___________________.
What is sediment.
100
The word metamorphic means "Change of ________."
What is form.
100
This process turns igneous rock into magma.
What is melting.
200
The process by which sediment settles out of moving water or wind
What is DEPOSITION
200
Molten rock that reaches Earth's surface.
What is lava.
200
Type of sedimentary rock that forms when the remains of plants and animals collect in layers.
What is organic.
200
Metamorphic rocks form under intense heat and/or ___________________.
What is pressure.
200
This process turns metamorphic rock into sediment.
What is weathering and erosion.
300
Scientists classify rocks by their color, origin, and _____?
What is TEXTURE
300
Igneous rock that cools and hardens slowly beneath Earth's surface.
What is intrusive igneous rock.
300
Type of sedimentary rock that forms from rock fragments such as sand or pebbles.
What is clastic.
300
This type of metamorphic rock contains parallel layers or bands of minerals.
What is foliated.
300
This process turns magma into igneous rock.
What is cooling.
400
Rocks usually are made up of 1 or more ______.
What are MINERALS
400
Igneous rock that cools and hardens quickly above Earth's surface.
What is extrusive igneous rock.
400
Type of sedimentary rock that forms from dissolved minerals collecting in layers.
What is chemical.
400
This type of metamorphic rock does NOT contain parallel layers or bands of minerals.
What is non-foliated.
400
This process turns sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock.
What is heat and pressure.
500
Metamorphic rocks usually form where?
What is beneath Earth's surface.
500
The size of _________ in igneous rock depends on the ________ it takes the magma/lava to cool.
What is crystals and time
500
Put the following processes in order to show how sedimentary rocks form: Compaction Cementation Weathering and erosion Deposition
What is 1. Weathering and erosion. 2. Deposition. 3. Compaction. 4. Cementation
500
The sedimentary rock shale turns into this metamorphic rock.
What is slate.
500
This process turns sediment into sedimentary rock.
What is compaction and cementation.
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