Igneous
What source of energy is used to make igneous rock?
The Earth's interor!
What is the material that makes sedimentary rock?
Sediments!
Where does the magma form and what is the process used to make it?
It's made in the mantle and the process is melting!
What source of energy is used to make metamorphic rock?
Heat and pressure!
What type of rock is the Great Plains made of?
Sedimentary Rock!
[✅ or ❎] Igneous rock can be made underground OR on the surface.
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What is the 3 steps in making sediments?
1. The sun's energy to heat up the ocean.
2. Water vapor rising to create clouds.
3. Rain falls from the clouds or wind occurs for weathering.
What type of rock do you get if you cool magma on the Earth's surface?
Igneous Rock!
What is the material that makes metamorphic rock?
Other rocks! (Igneous or Sedimentary!)
What type of rock is the Rocky Mountains made of?
Igneous Rock!
What is the process used to make igneous rock?
A) Melting C) Cooling
B) Compacting & Compressing D) Weathering
C!
[✅ or ❎] Sediments can move by weathering.
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[✅ or ❎] Magma is always red and will stay red forever--even if it's cooled.
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Where does metamorphic rock form?
Right above the mantle!
Which among the following is NOT igneous rock?
A) Mount Everest B) The Rocky Mountains
C) Cooled Magma D) The Beach
D!
What is the material that makes igneous rock?
Magma!
What source of energy is used to make sedimentary rock?
The sun's energy!
How hot can magma be?
From 700°C to 1,300°C!
How long does it take for metamorphic rock to cool underground?
Millions of years!
[✅ or ❎] Mount Everest can definitely be weathered.
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Can the igneous rock vary it's colors?
Yes it can!
How big can sedimentary rock get?
A) From 1 inch to about 15 yards.
B) From microscopic clay to huge boulders.
B!
What does magma normally erupt at?
How does rocks go into the Earth's interior to be transformed into metamorphic rock?
Subduction!
In the Great Plains, what layer is the oldest? The newest?
The oldest layer is the bottom and the newest layer is on the top.