Unit 3 Review - Rock Cycle

Front

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

Back

Sedimentary rock

Front

What is the process called when sediment is dropped off in a new location?

Back

Deposition

Front

How are rocks primarily classified?

Back

By how they form

Front

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

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

Back

Metamorphic rock

Front

What is sediment?

Back

Small pieces of rock, minerals, and organic material that are transported and deposited.

Front

Give an example of a sedimentary rock.

Back

Sandstone

Front

What is the rock cycle?

Back

The continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

Front

What is the main characteristic of igneous rocks?

Back

They are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Front

What happens during the process of erosion?

Back

Sediment is worn away and transported from one location to another.