THE ROCK CYCLE REVIEW

Front

What is molten rock that has erupted onto Earth’s surface?

Back

Lava

Front

What is the process in which broken down and carried away rocks are deposited in a new location?

Back

Deposition

Front

What is the breakdown of rock due to rain, wind, ice, sunlight, and plants?

Back

Weathering

Front

What processes create igneous rocks?

Back

Cooling and hardening

Front

What processes create metamorphic rocks?

Back

Heat and pressure

Front

What is the process of wearing away rocks and soil by wind, water, or ice?

Back

Erosion

Front

What type of rock forms from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What is the term for the process where sediments are pressed together to form rock?

Back

Compaction

Front

What is the term for the process where dissolved minerals crystallize and bind sediments together?

Back

Cementation

Front

What type of rock is formed from the remains of plants and animals?

Back

Sedimentary rock