Rock Cycle

Front

In order for sedimentary rock to form, which of the following must occur?

Compaction

,

Intrusion

,

Oxidation

,

Metamorphism

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Compaction

Front

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

Back

Sedimentary Rock

Front

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

Back

Igneous Rock

Front

What are the 3 major types of rock?

Back

Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

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?

Back

Sedimentary

Front

Mud, sand, and tiny bits of rocks that cement together to form a type of rock are called?

Back

Sediments

Front

What causes igneous rocks to form?

Back

Cooling Magma and Lava

Front

What were metamorphic rocks once?

Back

sedimentary rocks that were changed by time, heat, and pressure

Front

Rocks formed by heat and pressure beneath the Earth's surface are...
Options: Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic, Magma

Back

Metamorphic

Front

A rock made of magma that cools inside the Earth and contains large crystals?

Back

Igneous