The Rock Cycle

Front

What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

Front

This rock formed when bits of other rocks became pressed into a solid, creating layers. What type of rock is it?

Back

Sedimentary Rock

Front

This rock was formed when molten rock cooled into a solid. Comes from inside a volcano. What type of rock is it?

Back

Igneous Rock

Front

The name of a person that studies rocks and the earth.

Back

geologist

Front

The process when rocks break into smaller pieces because of exposure to natural elements, like ice, wind, water, and living things, is called __________.

Back

weathering

Front

Rocks are always changing and going through the rock cycle.

Back

true

Front

The process by which metamorphic (MORPH) rocks are formed...
Options:

melting and cooling

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heat and pressure

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erosion and deposition

Back

heat and pressure

Front

Broken down smaller pieces of rock are called _________.

Back

sediment

Front

______ rock forms from magma/lava.

Back

Igneous

Front

What is the process in which water, wind, and heat break down rock?

Back

weathering