Types of Rocks

Front

What is lava?

Back

Lava is molten rock that erupts from a volcano. It is the liquid form of magma that reaches the Earth's surface.

Front

What forms when magma cools?

Back

Igneous rocks are formed when magma cools and solidifies.

Front

What are clouds?

Back

Clouds are formed when water vapor in the air condenses into tiny water droplets or ice crystals.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

What type of rock forms from magma or lava?

Back

Igneous rock forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Front

What is sedimentary rock?

Back

Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

Front

What is metamorphic rock?

Back

Metamorphic rock is formed when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or chemical processes.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Front

What is the rock cycle?

Back

The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation through various geological processes.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Front

What is magma?

Back

Magma is molten rock located beneath the Earth's surface.

Front

What is the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

Back

Igneous rocks form from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments.

Front

What are minerals?

Back

Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances with a definite chemical composition and crystal structure.