Rock Cycle

Front

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

Back

Igneous Rock

Front

What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediments?

Back

Sedimentary Rock

Front

What type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

Back

Metamorphic Rock

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the process by which sediment is moved from one place to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What is the process called when sediments settle and accumulate?

Back

Deposition

Front

What is the rock cycle?

Back

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

Front

What is an example of an igneous rock?

Back

Basalt or Granite

Front

What is an example of a sedimentary rock?

Back

Sandstone or Limestone

Front

What is an example of a metamorphic rock?

Back

Marble or Schist