Mystery Science: Birth of Rocks

Front

What type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

Back

Metamorphic rock

Front

Will a mountain last forever?

Back

No, a mountain won't last forever. Ice wedging and root wedging break rock apart.

Front

What natural process can cause rocks to break down into smaller pieces over time?

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the term for the natural substance that makes up rocks?

Back

Minerals

Front

What type of rock is formed by erosion, wind, and weathering?

Back

Sedimentary rock

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down by natural forces?

Back

Weathering

Front

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

Back

Igneous rock

Front

What is the difference between magma and lava?

Back

Magma is molten rock beneath the Earth's surface; lava is magma that has reached the surface.

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 role do minerals play in the formation of rocks?

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Minerals are the building blocks of rocks, determining their properties and types.