Chapter 3 Rocks Test

Front

What type of igneous rock is formed when magma hardens beneath the Earth's surface?

Back

Intrusive rock

Front

What is a sedimentary rock made up of rock fragments with rounded edges called?

Back

Conglomerate

Front

Which igneous rock is commonly used as a building material?

Back

Granite

Front

What movement drives the rock cycle?

Back

Plate movement

Front

What is the first step in the path through the rock cycle for a sedimentary rock to become an igneous rock?

Back

Melting

Front

What is the process called when sediments are pressed together to form sedimentary rock?

Back

Compaction

Front

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What is the term for rocks formed from the remains of plants and animals?

Back

Organic sedimentary rock

Front

What type of rock is formed when existing rock is changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes?

Back

Metamorphic rock

Front

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

Back

Weathering