Chemical's
Rocks
Plate motion
100

What is the chemical formula for Nitrogen?

N2

100

What is a rock cycle?

The process by which rocks are transformed into other types of rocks.

100

How long should it take for earths plates to move?

Tectonic plates move extremely slowly, typically shifting at a rate of 1 to 10 centimeters per year.

200

What is the chemical formula for Hydrogen Chloride?

HCI

200

How are igneous rocks formed?

Igneous rocks are formed when molten rock, either magma or lava, cools and solidifies

200

what causes the plates to move?

Earth's tectonic plates move primarily due to convection currents in the Earth's mantle. The mantle, a layer of molten rock, is heated by the Earth's core and outer core.

300

What is the chemical formula for methane?

CH4

300

What are the 3 main types of sedimentary rocks?

The three main types of sedimentary rock are clastic, chemical, and organic.

300

When do tectonic plates move?

Tectonic plates are constantly moving, but this movement is very slow. They typically move at a rate of 1 to 6 inches per year

400

What is the chemical formula for sodium chloride?

NaCI

400

How are sedimentary rocks formed?

Sedimentary rocks are formed through a process involving weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation.

500

What is the chemical formula for glucose?

C6H12O6

500

How are metamorphic rocks formed?

Metamorphic rocks are formed when existing rocks, whether igneous, sedimentary, or even other metamorphic rocks, are transformed by heat, pressure, or chemically reactive fluids