Rock Cycle

Front

What is the process called when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the process called when igneous rocks are formed?

Back

Melting and cooling

Front

What type of rock is formed from layers of sediment over millions of years?

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 rocks change due to heat and pressure?

Back

Metamorphism

Front

What is the term for the solidification of molten rock?

Back

Crystallization

Front

What is an example of physical weathering?

Back

Frost wedging splitting a rock apart

Front

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

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What is the term for the layers of sediment that accumulate over time?

Back

Strata

Front

What is the process by which sedimentary rocks are formed?

Back

Compaction and cementation