Metamorphic Rocks
This process is responsible for the creation of metamorphic rocks
What is the rock cycle?
We live on this layer of the Earth
What is the crust?
Igneous rocks are found by this vertical process
What us uplifting?
This scientists figured it all out ahead of his time--all except the ocean
Who is Alfred Wagner?
Only this type of rock can have fossils in it
What is sedimentary rock?
Metamorphic rocks come from these two effects.
What are heat and pressure?
Weak rocks become what?
What is liquid?
Igneous rocks are formed by these two processes
What is weathering and erosion
You better watch out if you travel--you might get ringed in by these in the Pacific
What are volcanoes
Sedimentary rocks can be formed by these two processes
What are compaction and cementation
Metamorphic rocks can turn back into this type of fossil rock
What is sedimentary rock?
The lithosphere is below this layer of the Earth
What is the crust
Igneous rocks can transform back into these hot potatoes under the right conditions
What is metamorphic rocks
WHOA! I slipped. My fault caused.
What is an Earthquake
They share a name, but aren't rock
What are sediments
This metamorphic rock was used primarily in building fancier construction
What is marble
The asthenosphere has what layers of the Earth atop it?
What is the Crust and the Lithosphere?
This hard igneous rock is used primarily as a kitchen countertop
What is granite
Tectonic plates make what sound?
What is BRRRRRR
This sedimentary rock is often found at Home Depot for use in what mixture?
What is concrete
What split is the best split?
What is Split B!
The inner core of the Earth is this state of matter
What is a solid
This rock is the most common extrusive rock and it makes up most of our sea floors
What is basalt
These violent motions happen only near where coordinates intersect
What are earthquakes along plate tectonic ridges?
Sedimentary rocks can turn back into igneous rock--true of false
What is false