Rocks and Rock Cycle vocabulary

Front

Very hot molten (like liquid) rock ON THE SURFACE of the earth.

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Lava

Front

Very hot molten (like liquid) rock INSIDE the earth.

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Magma

Front

The process where magma or lava cools and forms crystals, creating igneous rock.

Back

Cooling/Crystallization

Front

A naturally occurring solid that has a specific chemical makeup.

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Mineral

Front

A natural substance made of 1 or more minerals.

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Rock

Front

The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces.

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Weathering

Front

The movement of sediment from one place to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

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Erosion

Front

The process by which rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed over time.

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Rock Cycle

Front

Rocks formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

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Igneous Rocks

Front

Rocks formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment.

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Sedimentary Rocks