Rocks and Rock Cycle

Basalt is a(n) _______ rock:

A model that describes the formation, breakdown, and reformation of a rock.

The layer of loosely arranged rock and dust covering bedrock; blanket of rock

Sedimentary rocks are broken down by:

A rock consists of two or more minerals.

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

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

What is the term for the process by which sediments are compacted and cemented to form sedimentary rocks?

What type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature?

What is the term for the movement of weathered rock and soil from one location to another?