Rock Formation

Front

When sediments are pressed together tightly, this is called ____________.

Back

Compaction

Front

The three groups of rocks are classified by ____________.

Back

How they form

Front

Each rock type can follow only one pathway of the rock cycle. True or False?

Back

False

Front

Anything that has mass and takes up space is called ____________.

Back

Matter

Front

A region of rock that formed together as a single rock type is called ____________.

Back

Rock formation

Front

The process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces is called ____________.

Back

Weathering

Front

The process of moving sediments from one place to another is called ____________.

Back

Erosion

Front

Rocks formed from cooled magma are called ____________.

Back

Igneous rocks

Front

Rocks formed from compressed sediments are called ____________.

Back

Sedimentary rocks

Front

Rocks that change due to heat and pressure are called ____________.

Back

Metamorphic rocks