Rock Cycle
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic
Sedimentary
100
The three types of rocks
What are igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary?
100
Igneous rock forms from this
What is magma or lava?
100
Metamorphic rocks are formed by
What is heat and pressure?
100
This is solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things
What is sediment?
200
Sedimentary rock will turn into these by hear and pressure
What is metamorphic rock?
200
The following is NOT an igneous rock----Granite, Pumice, Basalt, Marble
What is Marble?
200
This metamorphic rock, not to be confused for a popular children's game, is a favorite of sculptors.
What is marble?
200
These two processes or forces help layers of sediment built up and stick together
What is compacting and cementing?
300
High temperatures in the earth's core can melt the many layers of these rocks
What is sedimentary
300
Many igneous rocks are hard, dense, and durable which makes them a popular choice for
What is building and construction?
300
If you need a new roof you may look to this metamorphic rock
What is slate?
300
A sedimentary rock is said to be this if it is formed from the remains of plants and animals
What is organic?
400
Igneous rocks become sedimentary rocks through this process
What is erosion?
400
The texture of igneous rock depends on the rate it does this
What is cool?
400
THe following is NOT a metamorphic rock--- Gneiss, Quartzite, Shale, Slate
What is Shale?
400
A plentiful sedimentary rock, it forms from sand on beaches
What is sandstone?
500
This ends and starts the whole rock process
What is magma and lava?
500
The name "igneous" comes from the Latin word ignis , meaning...
What is fire?
500
Sandstone cannot turn into a metamorphic rock through heat and pressure
What is false
500
The following is NOT a sedimentary rock---sandstone, limestone, gypsum, obsedian
What is obsedian?
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