P.1 Rock Transformation Test (40pts.)

Front

What is the process by which rock is broken down into smaller pieces by wind and rain?

Back

Weathering.

Front

What are the two main types of rocks based on their formation processes?

Back

Igneous and sedimentary rocks.

Front

What is the term for the process of sediment being compacted and glued together?

Back

Cementation.

Front

What is the term for the upward movement of rock formations due to tectonic plate motion?

Back

Uplift.

Front

What is magma?

Back

Hot liquid rock found beneath the Earth's surface.

Front

What is the difference between sedimentary rocks and igneous rocks?

Back

Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments, while igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Front

What role does erosion play in the rock cycle?

Back

Erosion transports weathered rock and sediment from one location to another.

Front

What is the significance of the rock cycle in geology?

Back

The rock cycle describes the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

Front

How does sedimentary rock form?

Back

Sedimentary rock forms from the accumulation and compaction of sediments over time.

Front

What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

Back

Intrusive igneous rocks form from magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth's surface, while extrusive igneous rocks form from lava that cools quickly on the surface.