3.1 Understanding the Rock Cycle

Front

What is the main difference between magma and lava?

Back

Magma is found underground, while lava is found on the surface.

Front

What process is responsible for breaking down rocks into smaller pieces over time?

Back

Weathering.

Front

What is the term for molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

Back

Magma.

Front

What type of rock forms from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles?

Back

Sedimentary.

Front

Which mineral is commonly found in igneous rocks?

Back

Quartz.

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down by natural forces?

Back

Erosion.

Front

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

Back

Igneous.

Front

What is the term for the transformation of one rock type into another?

Back

Metamorphism.

Front

What is the rock cycle?

Back

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

Front

What type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature?

Back

Metamorphic.