The Rock Cycle
Igneous rock gets broken down into sediment, what rock will it most likely turn into?
sedimentary rock
How does igneous rock form?
from magma and lava cooling
What is a rock?
A naturally occurring solid mixture of one or more minerals or organic matter
What is subsidence?
the sinking of regions of the crust to lower elevations
How can uplift affect the rock cycle?
increases the rate of erosion on rock
Metamorphic rock melts down into magma, what rock will it most likely turn into?
igneous rock
How does sedimentary rock form?
when layers of sediment compact together
What is Weathering?
The process by which water, wind, ice, and changes in temperature break down rock.
What is rift zone?
an area where a set of deep cracks form
How can subsidence affect the rock cycle?
Leads to the formation of basins where sediment can be deposited
Sedimentary rock is put under high temperatures and pressure, What rock will it most likely turn into?
metamorphic rock
How does metamorphic rock form?
forms when temperature, pressure, or chemical processes change existing rock
What is erosion?
The process by which wind, water, ice, or gravity transports soil and sediment from one location to another
What is the rock cycle?
the series of processes which rock changes from one type to another
How can rift zone affect the rock cycle?
allows magma to rise up in the cracks and form igneous rock
Sedimentary rock is heated and melts into magma, what rock while it form most likely?
igneous rock
How does extrusive igneous rock form?
when lava cools
What is deposition?
the process in which sediment comes to rest
What are the 3 types of rock?
igneous, metamorphic sedimentary
How can weathering affect the rock cycle?
breaks down rock into sediment which can be be turned into sedimentary rock
Sedimentary rock at Earth’s surface gets broken down and becomes sediment, what type of rock will this most likely form?
a different form of sedimentary rock
how does intrusive igneous rock form?
when magma cools
What is uplift?
the rising of regions of the crust to higher elevations
What are the 2 types of igneous rock?
intrusive and extrusive
How can erosion affect the rock cycle?
brings sediment to new places where it can be deposited and turned into sedimentary rock