Rocks and Geological Processes

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What is an igneous rock?

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A type of rock formed from the crystallization of minerals from a solution or melt, typically created by the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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What are the steps of the scientific method in the correct order?

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1. Ask a question 2. Do background research 3. State your hypothesis 4. Conduct an experiment 5. Analyze data 6. Make a conclusion

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What is the difference between magma and lava?

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Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface, while lava is magma that has reached the Earth's surface.

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What is a sedimentary rock?

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A type of rock formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles, often found in layers.

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What is a metamorphic rock?

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A type of rock that has been changed from its original form due to heat, pressure, or chemically active fluids.

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What is Pangea?

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The supercontinent that existed when all of the continents were connected, approximately 335 million years ago.

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What is a divergent plate boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move apart from each other, often creating new crust as magma rises.

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What is a convergent plate boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move towards each other, often causing one plate to be forced beneath another.

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What is erosion?

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The process by which soil and rock are removed from the Earth's surface by natural processes such as wind or water.

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What is weathering?

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The breaking down of rocks and minerals into smaller pieces by physical, chemical, or biological processes.