The Rock Cycle

Front

The process of sediment being glued together

Back

cementation

Front

____ rocks form when rock buried deep inside the earth change without melting or weathering.

Back

metamorphic

Front

Rocks formed under great pressure but no heat are _____.

Back

sedimentary

Front

Which type of igneous material cools fastest?

Back

lava

Front

A rock that has cooled fast and may look like glass.

Back

igneous

Front

Movement of the Earth's tectonic plates creates extreme _____ below Earth's surface.

Back

heat/pressure

Front

What process is used to form sedimentary rocks?

Back

Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Compaction, Cementation

Front

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this? Options: Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic

Back

Sedimentary

Front

This rock was found near the mouth of a volcano. What type of rock is this? Options: Sedimentary, Igneous, Metamorphic

Back

Igneous

Front

Which type of rock results from melting and cooling of magma?

Back

Igneous