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Igneous Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Rock Cycle
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A scientist who studies rocks is called a(n) ....
What is a geologist.
100
The prefix ignis means
What is fire.
100
Sediment is another word for
What is particles.
100
The root "morph" means....
What is to change.
100
The natural occurrence of ________ is the source of many igneous rocks.
What are volcanoes.
200
One of two primary characteristics used by scientists is to look at the grains or __________
What is texture.
200
Igneous rocks that form underground are called
What are intrusive rocks.
200
Sedimentary rock that comes from the remains of organisms is called
What is organic rock.
200
Metamorphic rocks that has distinctive bands is called....
What is foliated.
200
All rocks may erode and eventually form _______rocks
What are sedimentary rocks.
300
While color is not that helpful in rock identification. the crystal shape and color of the ___________they contain is a key ID factor
What are minerals.
300
Rocks that form after moving from inside of the earth to the earth's surface are called
What are extrusive rocks.
300
Sedimentary rock that has large clumps in it is called
What is clastic rock.
300
Metamorphic Rocks without distinctive banding is know as
What is non-foliated
300
Igneous and sedimentary rocks may undergo forces turning them into _________rocks.
What are metamorphic rocks.
400
Striped patterns on the outside of rocks is a helpful hint to a rock's name. These patterns are known as __________ or __________.
What is banded or unbanded.
400
Intrusive rocks have grains that are small or large?
What is large.
400
Sedimentary rock that forms from the crystals of minerals is called
What is chemical rocks.
400
Metamorphic rock is made by the two actions of _____ and _____
What are heat and pressure
400
Metamorphic rock forms from _______ rock or ______rock
What are igneous rock and sedimentary rock.
500
Grain ______, grain_______ and grain ______are examined for rock identification
What are size, shape and pattern.
500
The most common igneous rock on earth is
What is granite.
500
Sedimentary rock forms from a process abbreviated EDCC . What do these initials stand for...
What is Erosion, Deposition, Compaction, Cementation
500
A common metamorphic rock used for statues and building is
What is marble.
500
Rocks that re-melt and are then forced to the surface would be __________ rocks.
What are igneous rocks.