Rock Cycle

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

Back

Igneous rock.

Front

What type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments?

Back

Sedimentary rock.

Front

What type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

Back

Metamorphic rock.

Front

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

Back

Weathering.

Front

What is the process by which sediments are transported from one location to another?

Back

Erosion.

Front

What is the term for the layering of sediments over time?

Back

Stratification.

Front

What is the process called when sediments are pressed together to form rock?

Back

Compaction.

Front

What is the term for the transformation of one rock type into another?

Back

Rock cycle.

Front

What is the process called when rocks are melted into magma?

Back

Melting.

Front

What is the term for the solidification of magma or lava?

Back

Cooling.