Bill Nye Rock Cycle and Types of Rocks Flashcard

Rocks that have melted due to heat.

By high pressure and heat in volcanoes.

They push other rocks down and form new rocks.

From broken down rocks mixed with organic matter.

A process where rocks are formed, broken down, and reformed.

Rocks formed from cooled molten rock.

Rocks formed from particles of sand, shells, and other fragments that are pressed together.

Rocks that have changed due to heat and pressure.

The process of rocks and soil being worn away and moved by wind or water.

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