Rock Cycle
What the the 3 classification of rocks
Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary.
What is an igneous rock
A rock that has formed from cooling magma.
What is a sedimentary rock
A rock that has formed from sediments
What is a metamorphic rock
A rock that has formed due to heat or pressure.
What is Dwayne "the rock" Johnson
An American actor/wrestler/businessman
What does it mean when a rock has high luster
It has a very shiny/reflective surface
How would increasing pressure effect melting point?
More pressure would increase the melting point
What are sediments
Small pieces of rocks.
What is a foliated rock
A rock with bands in it
What does the phrase pass me the rock mean?
It means pass the ball in either football or basketball.
How would a igneous rock turn into a sedimentary rock?
By turning into sediments and being compacted.
What does partial melting mean?
Certain minerals melt first causing only the lava to have some solids.
What are the 3 types of sedimentary rock?
Clastic, chemical, and organic.
Why are certain rocks nonfoliated
The rock is either made of one mineral or is resistant to pressure.
What does kissing the Blarney stone mean?
It is talking about kissing the famous stone in Ireland said to give luck.
What is the definition for rocks
A solid piece of the earth's surface made up of multiple minerals.
What is a mafic rock?
minerals are high in magnesium and ferric oxides, and their presence gives mafic rock its characteristic dark colour.
What are the 4 ways sediments can be moved?
What is regional metamorphism
A rock changing due to change in location causing more or less pressure.
How many drummers have played for the famous band- AC/DC?
8
Why are some rocks more stable than others?
The chemical bonds of the minerals are stronger
Why are intrusive rocks more likely to be coarse grained?
How does water and air sort minerals by size?
The larger minerals are harder to move so they do not get pushed out so easily.
What is contact metamorphism
A mineral changing by being close to lava
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