rock types
What are sedimentary rocks made up of
Sediments
erosion
Are igneous rocks dangerous to pick up
no
what are they made up of
extremely heated or pressurized parts of other rocks
how many rock types are there
3
what rock type is formed from magma cooling and hardening
igneous
What is it called when rocks are exposed to the atmosphere
weathering
can igneous rocks break down into sediment
yes
How are metamorphic rocks formed
Through intense pressure and heat
are rocks important
yes
what is formed from an intensive amount of pressure or heat is put on an rock
Metamorphic
how are sedimentary rocks formed
compaction
what is magma made of
molten rocks
where are metamorphic rocks mostly found
deep within the earth or near tectonic plate boundaries
why is it good for architects to know the strength of rocks
so they know what to build with.
what rock is formed from capaction
sedimentary
what forms compacts to form sedimentary rocks
Sediments
Cooling of magma
Are fossils common in metamorphic
no
what is my favorite rock type
Igneous
What is the difference between igneous and metamorphic
igneous are formed from magma while metamorphic by pressure
also needed to form sedimentary rocks
cementation
What are common igneous rocks
obsidian, basalt, granite
what are the most common types of metamorphic rock
marble, slate
what are the three rock types
igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary