Rocks and The Rock Cycle

Front

What is the process that transforms magma into igneous rock?

Back

Cooling

Front

What do we call the process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments?

Back

Sedimentary Rock

Front

What is the term for the continuous process of changing one type of rock into another?

Back

Rock Cycle

Front

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

Back

Metamorphic Rock

Front

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

Back

Magma

Front

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

Back

Lava

Front

What is the process called when sediments are transported 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 layers of rock that form from sediment over time?

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Strata