Vocabulary
Rock Cycle
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Sedimentary Rocks
100
a naturally occurring, inorganic solid that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition.
mineral
100
A rock that is formed from sediments compacted and cemented together
Sedimentary rock
100
When magma takes a long time to cool, the crystal formed are . . .
Larger in size
100
What is a rock that is formed from another type of rock being put under heat and pressure?
Metamorphic Rock
100
What is it called when sediments are cemented together?
Sedimentary Rocks
200
the process through which sediment turns into rock.
lithification
200
A rock that is formed from lava cooling above ground
Extrusive Igneous Rock
200
When magma cools quickly, the crystals formed are . . .
Small in size
200
What type of plate boundary is responsible for most of the metamorphic rock formation?
Convergent Plate Boundary
200
What is the process of compaction and cementation called?
Lithification
300
the series of processes that change one type of rock into another type of rock.
rock cycle
300
A rock that is formed from magma cooling below ground
Intrusive Igneous Rock
300
Magma that cools below ground forms
Intrusive igneous rock
300
What is it called when one tectonic plate moves under another?
Subduction
300
The Process of transporting broken pieces of rock from one place to another. A lot of times using wind and water.
Erosion
400
a process in which the weight from the layers of sediment forces out fluids and decreases the space between sediment grains.
compaction
400
A rock that is formed from another rock that is subjected to heat and pressure.
Metamorphic Rock
400
The above is a picture of obsidian. Is this Intrusive or Extrusive Igneous?
Extrusive Igneous
400
What is it called when a metamorphic rock has fake layering which is caused by the crystals being aligned in a single direction
Foliation
400
The process of breaking down an existing rock into smaller particles.
Weathering
500
a process in which minerals dissolved in water crystallize between sediment grains.
cementation
500
Formed from a rock which is exposed to wind and water
Sediments
500
What would happen to the rock cycle if magma or lava stopped cooling?
The rock cycle would stop.
500
What is it called when there is not apparent direction in the alignment of crystals.
Nonfoliated
500
Oil and Coal
Organic Material