Rock Cycle

Front

What type of rock forms from the cooling of molten rock at or below the surface?

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What is the process responsible for dropping sediments in a new location?

Back

Deposition

Front

What happens when sediments are piled up by wind or water?

Back

Deposition

Front

What is molten rock above the surface of the ground called?

Back

Lava

Front

What type of rock has changed due to heat and pressure from being buried?

Back

Metamorphic rock

Front

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the movement of sediments from one location to another called?

Back

Erosion

Front

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

Back

Sedimentary rock

Front

What is the term for the solidified form of magma?

Back

Igneous rock

Front

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

Back

Weathering