Rock Cycle
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
Miscellaneous
100
the process by which wind, water, ice (the water cycle)and gravity transports sediment or other material to a new location
erosion
100
type of igneous rock formed inside the Earth
intrusive igneous rock
100
two things that cause metamorphic rock to form
heat and pressure
100
Weathering breaks rocks into smaller pieces called
sediment
100
what can only be found in sedimentary rocks
fossils
200
the process in which sediment or other material is laid down in a new location like a river or lake
deposition
200
type of igneous rock formed on or near the Earth's surface
extrusive igneous rock
200
Where does metamorphic rock form?
deep underground
200
How do the sediments get from the mountain to the lake - What process moves them?
erosion
200
the remains of ancient life preserved in rock are called
fossils
300
naturally occurring solid mixture that makes up earths crust
rock
300
Describe the difference between magma and lava.
Magma is found inside the Earth, while lava is found at or near the Earth's surface. Both are liquid or molten rock.
300
metamorphic rock often has this type of pattern that shows it was squeezed and heated deep underground
ribbon like layers or stripes that bend/ fold
300
Sediment is dropped in a new location by water, wind, ice, and gravity. This dropping is called
deposition
300
the grand canyon is made of mostly this rock type
sedimentary
400
the continual series of geological processes in which a rock changes from one type to another, is destroyed and constructed again
rock cycle
400
2 things that happen to magma or lava to change it into igneous rock?
cooling and crystallization
400
When limestone is subjected to intense heat and pressure, it can change into this type of rock that may have colorful swirls
what is marble
400
process by which sediments are "glued" together from dissolved minerals
cementation
400
List 2 elemental factors that cause weathering
water, wind, ice/glaciers, chemicals, plants, animals
500
the process in which the water cycle, wind, and heat break rock into sediment
weathering
500
very common igneous rock that has large, easily seen crystals that formed slowly, makes up much of the continents
granite
500
True or false, metamorphic rock can become sedimentary rock
true (after weathering and erosion)
500
This type of sedimentary rock is made from shells of ancient sea organisms
limestone
500
the water cycle causes this
weathering and erosion
600
Name a type of rock that would show an area had volcanic activity in the past. (double points if you list a specific rock name)
igneous
pumice, obsidian, granite, basalt
600
this rock is usually called black glass
obsidian
600
Common type of metamorphic rock talked about in class with wavy lines (it's spelled weird!) double points if you know what rock it comes from
what is gneiss
what is granite
600
Conglomerate has ____ and sand stuck together to form a rock and shows where a beach or river used to be
pebbles or stones or small rocks
600
This type of rock is actually a type of music (answer must contain the name "rock") not "rock music"
rock and roll or classic rock or punk rock
700
too much heat on any type of rock will change rock into this
magma
700
this is the most common type of igneous rock and is found under the oceans
basalt
700
the name metamorphic rock comes from the Greek term "metanoia" that means ____
to change
700
What rock is this?
sandstone
700
dwayne johnson is this type of rock
what is bald or strong or an actor