Chapter 4 Vocabulary

Front

What is igneous rock formed when volcanic material erupts, cools, and crystallizes on Earth's surface?

Back

Extrusive rock

Front

What is the term for molten or liquid rock underground?

Back

Magma

Front

What type of rock has mineral grains with random interlocking texture?

Back

Nonfoliated rock

Front

What do we call sediment or rock added to a landform?

Back

Deposit

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Front

What does it mean to appear visible?

Back

Expose

Tags

NGSS.4-PS4-2

Front

What is the term for solidified lava that forms on the surface of the Earth?

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What type of rock forms from the cooling and solidification of magma beneath the Earth's surface?

Back

Intrusive rock

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What do we call the layers of sediment that build up over time?

Back

Strata

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Front

What is the term for the natural process of rock formation?

Back

Lithification