Rock Cycle

Front

What is the rock that forms when pressure, temperature, or chemical processes change existing rock?

Back

Metamorphic Rock

Front

Where can bits and pieces of igneous and metamorphic rocks be found?

Back

In Sedimentary Rock

Front

Which type of rock is most commonly found on Earth’s surface?

Back

Sedimentary Rock

Front

What is the material called that forms when heat and pressure inside the Earth cause a rock to melt?

Back

Magma

Front

What is the term for rock that is broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

Sediment

Front

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

Back

Igneous Rock

Front

What process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the term for the movement of sediment from one location to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

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

Back

Sedimentary Rock

Front

What is the process called when sediment is compacted and cemented together?

Back

Lithification