Rock Unit #2

Front

What is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

Back

magma

Front

What is molten rock that reaches the surface of the Earth?

Back

lava

Front

What is the set of natural, repeating processes that form, change, break down, and re-form rocks?

Back

rock cycle

Front

What describes the make-up of a rock, including the minerals or elements present in it?

Back

composition

Front

What type of rock is formed as heat or pressure causes existing rock to change in structure, texture, or mineral composition?

Back

metamorphic rock

Front

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

Back

igneous rock

Front

What type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment?

Back

sedimentary rock

Front

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

Back

weathering

Front

What is the process of moving sediment from one place to another?

Back

erosion

Front

What is the term for the layers of rock that are formed over time?

Back

strata