3 Types of Rocks

Front

What type of rock is formed when heat or pressure changes it?

Back

Metamorphic rock is formed when heat or pressure changes existing rocks.

Front

What type of rock is granite?

Back

Granite is an igneous rock.

Front

Which type of rock most likely contains fossils?

Back

Sedimentary rock most likely contains fossils.

Front

What is the process by which rocks are changed from one type to another?

Back

The rock cycle is the process by which rocks are changed from one type to another.

Front

What type of rock forms from molten magma under the surface?

Back

Intrusive igneous rock forms from molten magma under the surface.

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

Back

The three main types of rocks are igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.

Front

How are sedimentary rocks formed?

Back

Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and cementation of mineral and organic particles.

Front

What is an example of an igneous rock?

Back

An example of an igneous rock is basalt.

Front

What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?

Back

Intrusive igneous rocks form inside the Earth from slowly cooled magma, while extrusive igneous rocks form on the surface from quickly cooled lava.

Front

What role does weathering play in the rock cycle?

Back

Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller particles, which can then form sedimentary rocks.