P.3 Rock Transformation Test (40pts.)

Front

What is the definition of energy?

Back

Energy is the ability to make things move or change.

Front

What type of rock is formed from the compaction and cementation of sediment?

Back

Sedimentary rock.

Front

If two rocks are formed at the same time, but one is made from small pieces of rock and the other from liquid rock, what can be said about their types?

Back

They are different types of rock because they formed in different ways.

Front

What is an igneous rock?

Back

An igneous rock is a type of rock that forms due to magma cooling and becoming solid.

Front

What is the term for liquid rock that reaches the Earth's surface?

Back

Lava.

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

Back

Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

Front

How do sedimentary rocks typically form?

Back

Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

Front

What is the process called when magma cools and solidifies?

Back

Crystallization.

Front

What distinguishes igneous rocks from sedimentary rocks?

Back

Igneous rocks form from cooled magma, while sedimentary rocks form from compacted sediments.

Front

What is the role of pressure in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

Back

Pressure compacts the sediments together, aiding in the formation of sedimentary rocks.