Unit 3 Lesson 2 Flashcard Review

Front

What is the process called when rocks break down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What are the smaller rocks formed from weathering called?

Back

Sediment

Front

How does intrusive igneous rock form?

Back

Intrusive igneous rock forms inside the Earth.

Front

How does extrusive igneous rock form?

Back

Extrusive igneous rock forms on the surface of the Earth.

Front

What is the source of energy that leads to the formation of sediment in sandstone?

Back

Solar energy.

Front

What factors are associated with the formation of sedimentary rock?

Back

Weathered rock.

Front

What process describes the breaking down of rocks due to natural forces?

Back

Weathering.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

Front

What is deposition in the context of the rock cycle?

Back

Deposition is the process where sediments are laid down in new locations.

Front

What role does heat and pressure play in rock formation?

Back

Heat and pressure can transform existing rocks into metamorphic rocks.