Rocks & Rock Cycle

Front

What is aboveground molten rock?

Back

Lava

Front

What type of rock is formed from high temperatures and pressures?

Back

Metamorphic

Front

What type of rock forms from the accumulation of dead plant matter?

Back

Sedimentary

Front

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

Back

Weathering

Front

What happens to pressure as you move down through the layers of the Earth?

Back

Pressure increases.

Front

What is the process of transporting weathered materials from one location to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

Back

Igneous

Front

What is the term for the natural process of breaking down rocks?

Back

Weathering

Front

What type of rock is coal classified as?

Back

Sedimentary

Front

What is the main difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

Back

Intrusive rocks form below the surface, while extrusive rocks form above the surface.