Minerals
Sedimentary Rocks
Igneous Rocks
Metamorphic Rocks
Rock Cycle
100
Minerals are made from this: pure substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
What are elements?
100
How do sedimentary rocks form?
Cementation, compacting, precipitation, animal remains.
100
This class of igneous rock forms under earth's surface.
What is intrusive igneous rock?
100
The two factors that create metamorphic rocks.
What are heat and pressure?
100
Can you smell what The Rock is cooking?
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200
This is a solid, geometric form that results from a repeating pattern of atoms or molecules.
What is a crystal?
200
This sedimentary rock is found about 4 to 6 feet underneath Florida's surface.
What is limestone?
200
This is molten rock on earth's surface.
What is lava?
200
This class of rock creates mineral grains in planes or bands (like stripes).
What are foliated metamorphic rocks?
200
This forms when molten rock cools.
What are igneous rocks?
300
Minerals are divided into these two groups based on their chemical composition.
What are silicates and non-silicates?
300
Name this type of sedimentary rock.
What is coquina?
300
Name this type of igneous rock:
What is pumice?
300
This class of rock do not have planes or bands in their formation.
What are non-foliated metamorphic rocks?
300
After a volcano, igneous rocks can be weathered into this type of rock.
What are sedimentary rocks?
400
This is the test of when a rock breaks in a rough pattern.
What is fracture?
400
This class of sedimentary rock forms from dead plants and animals sinking into the ground.
What is organic sedimentary rock?
400
Name this type of rock:
What is granite?
400
This type of rock forms from sand compaction. Name either the sedimentary rock, or the metamorphic rock that it becomes when in high pressure.
What is sandstone or quartzite?
400
These form when all sedimentary rocks are weathered.
What are sediments?
500
This is a class of mineral that contains elements such as fluorine, chlorine, and bromine.
What are halides?
500
This class of sedimentary rock forms when sediments are buried, compacted, and cemented by calcite or quartz.
What are clastic sedimentary rocks?
500
Name this type of rock:
What is obsidian?
500
Name this metamorphic rock:
What is marble?
500
All rocks can end up as this, also known as molten rock.
What is magma?