Igneous Rocks
Igneous rocks are classified by the presence of..
Crystals
Sedimentary rock is made up of...
Sediments
Which rock type/s can become metamorphic?
Sedimentary or igneous
Name the four layers of Earth
Crust, mantle, outer core, inner core
This word means "produced from fire."
What is Igneous?
The general name for melted rocks or minerals is
Molten rock
The term used for the movement of sediments
Erosion
Where does metamorphic rock form?
Deep beneath the earth
This is the thickest of Earth's layers
Mantle
"Made from sediment" is the definition of what word?
Sedimentary?
Type of igneous rock made from slow cooling, causing large crystals
Intrusive (plutonic)
After weathering and erosion, these two processes are required for sedimentary rock formation
Compaction and cementation
Sandstone, a sedimentary rock must go through what to become slate.
Extreme heat and pressure
How thick is Earth's crust?
Up to 100km
Metamorphic rocks get their name from the Latin word morph, meaning what?
To change
Fast cooling of lava creates this type of rock.
Extrusive (volcanic) igneous rock
Give an example of a sedimentary rock that contains dead plant material or fossils
Coal, limestone etc.
This is why metamorphic rock is great for building.
It is extremely strong and durable
The lithosphere includes these layers
Crust and upper mantle
'Petra' is the latin word for this term
Rock
Teacher judgement
Give two features you could expect to observe in a sedimentary rock
Layering, presence of fossils/sediments
Give an example of a metamorphic rock
Teacher judgement
Which layer of the earth is completely liquid?
Outer core
'Mons igneus' is latin for this term
Volcano