The Rock Cycle Flashcard

Front

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma?

Back

Igneous rock

Front

Which type of rock is most likely to contain fossils? Clue: Which type of rock contains layers?

Back

Sedimentary rock

Front

Which type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

Back

Metamorphic rock

Front

What are minerals in rocks compared to?

Back

Building blocks

Front

Which type of igneous rock forms from lava that cools quickly? Clue: Look under the section heading "Born from Magma".

Back

Obsidian

Front

What is the most abundant class of rocks on Earth? Clue: This type of rock is made from magma cooling.

Back

Igneous rocks

Front

Which process involves the breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces? Clue: This is part of the rock cycle.

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down by natural forces?
Clue: This is part of the rock cycle.

Back

Weathering

Front

Which type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediment? Clue: Look for rocks that have layers.

Back

Sedimentary rock

Front

What is the process called when sediment is transported by wind, water, or ice?
Clue: This is part of the rock cycle.

Back

Erosion