Rock Unit #2

Front

What is a naturally formed solid that is usually made up of one or more types of minerals?

Back

Rock

Front

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

Back

Metamorphic rock

Front

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

Back

Lava

Front

What is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

Back

Magma

Front

What are layers of sedimentary rock that form from the deposition of sediment?

Back

Strata

Front

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

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What is the process called when sediments are compacted and cemented together to form sedimentary rock?

Back

Lithification

Front

What is the term for the natural process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the term for the movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of mineral and organic particles?

Back

Sedimentary rock