metamorphic rocks
what type of rocks are in the grand canyon
metamorphic rocks
igneous rock turns to sediment because of
weathering and lithification
igneous rock known for durability and strenth
granite
formed from rocks and shells
limesone
what rock is formed from rapid cooling of lava
basalt
what happens to a metamorphic rock when it is subject to exteme heat
it melts into megma
megma cooled makes a what
igneous rock
formed from shells and coral and other organic meterials
lime stone
made up of sand sized materials
sandstone
granite is intrusive t/f
true
which of the following is a metamorphic rock A. marble B. shale C. basalt
marble
sediment turns to a sedimentary rock because of what
compaction and cementation
recycled limestone
marble
what is it called when sedimentary rocks are broken down
weathering
intrusive is what
a rock that cooled slowly in the earth
how is a metamorphic formed
heat and high pressure (and minerals)
sedimentary to a metamorphic how ?
heat and pressure
compressed from clay
slate
sedimentary rocks are the most common rocks found on earth true or false
true
extrusive
name a metamorphic rock other than marble
good job
metamorphic to sediment how ?
weathering and lithification
formed from silitafied lava
basalt
what famous canyon is sedimentary rocks
grand canyon
igneos rock most communly used in building
granite