The Birth of Rocks Review

Front

What is a type of rock that forms when lava cools and is dark colored?

Back

Basalt

Front

The pattern of volcanoes is called the _____________.

Back

The Ring of Fire

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Front

What is an active volcano?

Back

An active volcano is one that has erupted in the recent past and has the potential to erupt again.

Front

What are tiny pieces of rock?

Back

Sediments

Front

______ wedging is when rocks break apart due to tree and plant roots growing.

Back

Root

Front

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

Back

Weathering

Front

What type of rock is formed from the cooling of magma beneath the Earth's surface?

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What is the term for rocks formed from the accumulation of sediments?

Back

Sedimentary rock

Front

What is the name of the molten rock that erupts from a volcano?

Back

Lava

Front

What is the term for the solid rock beneath the soil?

Back

Bedrock