Igneous
When melted rock comes out of a volcano and flows on Earth’s surface, it is called this.
Lava
Metamorphic rocks form when heat and this squeeze rocks deep underground.
pressure
Sedimentary rocks form from small pieces of rock called this.
Sediment
what are three different types of rocks
igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
how many years have i been teaching at HH
3
igneous rock that is above ground is called this
extrusive
What kind of rock is it before it becomes metamorphic
igneous or sedimentary
why is sedimentary rock the best for fossils?
what is sediment made of?
small pieces of rock (bonus: and organic matter)
how old is ms.a
26
Igneous rocks that are underground are called this
intrusive
this type of metamorphic rock is often used to make buildings or statues
marble
These preserved remains of plants or animals are often found in sedimentary rocks.
fossil
How long does the rock cycle take (approximately)
a million years
what is ms.ninas favourite colour
blue
Melted rock below Earth’s surface before coming out as lava is called this
magma
Metamorphic rocks change because of heat and pressure, but they do not completely do this
melt
When rock pieces are carried away by wind, water, or ice, it is called this.
Erosion
Rocks are made of one or more of these natural substances.
Minerals
This shiny, glass-like igneous rock forms when lava cools extremely fast.
obsidian
the name of the process when a rock is changing into a metamorphic one
metamorphosize
this is where sedimentary rock usually formed
a the bottom of lakes/oceans
name one thing that causes a volcano to erupt
-plates shifting, pressure building up,