Rocks
What are the 3 main types of rocks?
Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
What creates a metamorphic rock?
Pressure and heat
How are caves made?
Moving water
How a mineral breaks is called this:
Cleavage
Which rock can be found near a volcano?
Igneous
How is sedimentary rock formed?
Bits of rock being cemented together.
How are canyons made?
Flowing water
What do we call the ability or resistance of a rock to be scratched?
Hardness
Which rock is most likely found on a beach?
Sedimentary
How is igneous rock formed?
Rock that is melted by high temperatures.
How are mountains made?
Tectonic plates move
Why are rocks in a stream usually smooth?
Flowing water weathers them
Which rock is most likely found at the base of a mountain?
Metamorphic
How could an igneous rock be turned into metamorphic?
High heat and pressure over time
What can cause weathering?
Rain, Ice expanding, plant growth
Which type of rock looks like a bunch of rocks stuck together?
Sedimentary
Which rock may have crystals?
Igneous
How can a metamorphic rock change to sedimentary?
Weathering
What can cause erosion?
Wind, water, gravity
Which rock has layers?
Metamorphic