ROCK CYCLE VOCAB TEST#1

Front

Rock formed from another rock due to heat/pressure:

Back

metamorphic rock

Front

A rock formed from small fragments of other rocks.

Back

sedimentary rock

Front

3 major rock types:

Back

Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

Front

Rock formed from cooled molten rock?

Back

Igneous Rock

Front

Studies rocks and the earth.

Back

geologist

Front

Sediments pressed tightly together is called ____________.

Back

Compaction

Front

Rocks break into smaller pieces due to natural elements.

Back

weathering

Front

Rock is named when broken into smaller pieces.

Back

Sediment

Front

Rock from magma/lava

Back

Igneous

Front

The rock is basalt, an ______________ igneous rock with tiny crystals and uniform texture.

Back

extrusive