Rocks and The Rock Cycle

Front

What type of rock is formed from the remains of plants and animals?

Back

Sedimentary rock

Front

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

Back

Weathering

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooling magma?

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What is the process by which sedimentary rocks can become metamorphic rocks?

Back

Heat and Pressure

Front

What is magma that reaches the Earth's surface called?

Back

Lava

Front

What type of rock is formed under intense heat and pressure from existing rocks?

Back

Metamorphic rock

Front

What is the term for the cycle that describes the transformation of rocks from one type to another?

Back

The Rock Cycle

Front

What is the main difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

Back

Igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma, while sedimentary rocks are formed from accumulated sediments.

Front

What is the process called when rocks are transported from one place to another?

Back

Erosion

Front

What type of rock can contain fossils?

Back

Sedimentary rock