6th Grade Chapter 3 Test Rocks and Minerals

Front

What type of rock forms from another rock due to heat and pressure?

Back

Metamorphic rock

Front

What is the process called that involves the breaking down of rocks due to freezing, thawing, plant roots, and acid?

Back

Weathering

Front

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

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What term describes the color of a mineral's powder?

Back

Streak

Front

What is a naturally occurring solid with a crystal structure and definite chemical composition?

Back

Mineral

Front

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

Back

Sedimentary rock

Front

What is the term for the movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the process called when minerals crystallize from a solution?

Back

Crystallization

Front

What is the term for the shiny appearance of a mineral?

Back

Luster

Front

What type of rock can be formed from both igneous and sedimentary rocks under extreme conditions?

Back

Metamorphic rock