Rock Cycle
How many types of rocks are there?
3
This is molten rock found below the Earth's surface.
Magma
Sedimentary rocks are known for forming in specific __________.
Layers
True or False:
Metamorphic rocks from through the cooling of magma or lava?
The process by which soil and rock particles are moved elsewhere by gravity, water, wind, and ice.
A. Melting
B. Compaction
C. Weathering
D. Erosion
D. Erosion
TRUE OR FALSE: The rock cycle does not have a beginning point or an end.
TRUE
This is molten rock found on Earth's surface.
Lava
Sand and gravel are examples of ______________.
Sediments
A sedimentary will undergo __________ and ____________ to form a metamorphic rock.
Heat and Pressure
The process of breaking down rocks and minerals into smaller pieces through water, wind, ice, and temperature change.
A. Melting
B. Compaction
C. Weathering
D. Erosion
C. Weathering
The never-ending process by which rocks are changed from one type into another is called ________________>
The Rock Cycle
How do igneous rocks form?
Igneous rocks from through the cooling of magma and lava.
When sediments undergo compaction processes, they become which type of rock?
Sedimentary Rocks
True or False:
The Rock Cycle starts with metamorphic rocks
False
List 3 physical properties that are used to identify minerals.
Color, Streak, Hardness, Cleavage, Fracture, Luster, Density
Which type of rock melts into magma?
Metamorphic Rocks
Which of the following is an example of an igneous rock?
A. Sand
B. Limestone
C. Marble
D. Granite
D. Granite
As sedimentary rocks undergo extreme heat and pressure they will transform into which type of rock?
Metamorphic Rocks
Which of the following is an example of a metamorphic rock?
A. Sand
B. Limestone
C. Marble
D. Granite
C. Marble
What are the 3 ways minerals are formed?
1. Cooling of magma and lava
2. Hot solutions
3. Cool solutions
As igneous rocks experience weathering and erosion, it will create ___________.
Sediments
Igneous rocks are categorized as _________________ or _______________ depending on where the molten rock cooled.
Extrusive and Intrusive
What is an example of a sedimentary rock?
Limestone and Sandstone
How do metamorphic rocks form? (There are 3 parts)
1. They start as ....
2. They undergo extreme .....
3. Finally, they will .....
1. They start as pre-existing rocks
2. They undergo extreme heat and pressure.
3. Finally, they will compact together and form a metamorphic rock.
What are the 5 transition proccesses of the Rock Cycle?
1. Weathering
2. Erosion
3. Heat
4. Pressure
5. Compaction