Rock Basics
What do we call the continuous process that changes one type of rock into another?
What is the rock cycle?
The main energy source that leads to sedimentary rock formation.
What is energy from the sun?
how does an igneous rock on the earth's surface become a sedimentary rock?
What is yes, if it weathers into sediments and is compacted?
The rock goes toward the surface of the earth
Rock A formed from small pieces; Rock B from melted rock. Are they the same type?
No, A = sedimentary B = igneous
This type of rock forms from weathered sediments that are compacted and cemented together.
What is sedimentary rock?
The source of energy that melts rocks into magma.
What is energy from inside the Earth?
True or false, sedimentary rock can have different kinds of rocks that are combined into one
True
What does it mean for a rock to be subducted
Dr. Garcia and Dr. Ferreira found rocks from different processes. What does this tell us?
What is that the rocks are different types?
This type of rock forms from melted magma that cools and hardens.
What is igneous rock?
This type of rock forms directly from Earth's internal heat & pressure
Metamorphic rock
Limestone is a sedimentary rock. How can it become igneous?
What is yes, through subduction, melting, and cooling
How long does it usually take for sediment to form into sedimentary rock according to the rock simulation
Thousands of years
If limestone were subducted into Earth, what would be its energy source
Energy from the earth's interior
This type of rock forms under Earth's surface due to high heat and pressure.
What is metamorphic rock?
True or false: When rock get subducted, they are now getting energy from the surface of the earth
False
The steps for limestone to become igneous.
What is subduction → melting → magma → cooling?
1 million years
The snow can help weather rocks into sediment. True or fale
True
True or false: The rock cycle starts with sedimentary rock because it is the most common
False
If you ask me a question, what is my most likely response
no sit down
Name all energy sources involved in forming sedimentary and igneous rocks.
What is the sun (for sedimentary) and Earth’s interior (for igneous)?
According to the rock simulation, how long does it take for magma to cool at the surface of the earth
a few days
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