Rock Cycle Review

Front

What is the rock cycle?

Back

The rock cycle is the continuous process of old rocks being transformed into new rocks through various geological processes such as melting, cooling, weathering, and erosion.

Front

What happens to metamorphic rock when it is weathered?

Back

When metamorphic rock is weathered, it breaks down into sediment.

Front

What is the process called when igneous rock turns into magma?

Back

The process is called melting.

Front

What is the role of heat and pressure in the rock cycle?

Back

Heat and pressure can transform sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock.

Front

What type of rock forms from cooled magma?

Back

Igneous rock forms from cooled magma.

Front

What is sediment?

Back

Sediment is small particles of rock and minerals that are transported and deposited by wind, water, or ice.

Front

What is the difference between magma and lava?

Back

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

Front

What is weathering?

Back

Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through natural forces like wind, water, and temperature changes.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which sediment and soil are moved from one location to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

Front

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

Back

Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment.