Rocks & The Rock Cycle Practice

Front

How do Intrusive Igneous rocks cool?

Back

Slowly

Front

What is the texture of a rock that has layers and bands?

Back

Foliated

Front

What type of rock is formed from molten magma?

Back

Igneous

Front

If an igneous rock forms with lots of space and over a long period of time, what will the rock have?

Back

Larger crystals

Front

What happens to gneiss if it is put under even higher heat?

Back

It would turn into Igneous and it would melt.

Front

What are the three main types of rocks?

Back

Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

Front

What is the process called when rocks change from one type to another?

Back

The Rock Cycle

Front

What type of rock is formed from the compression of sediments?

Back

Sedimentary

Front

What is the main characteristic of Metamorphic rocks?

Back

They are formed under heat and pressure.

Front

What is magma called when it reaches the Earth's surface?

Back

Lava