The Rock Cycle

_?_ rock is formed from molten rock cooling.

• sedimentary
• igneous
• metamorphic
• magma

The process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces is _?_.

• weathering
• erosion
• compaction
• cementation

The process by which dissolved minerals glue particles of sediment together is called _?_.

• compaction
• cementation
• deposition
• erosion

Process other than heat that causes metamorphism.

• foliated
• pressure
• deformation
• nonfoliated

definition:  a natural, non-living substance that made up crystals

• mineral
• rocks
• magma
• lava

A rock that formed from layers of sediments is called a _?_ rock.

• metamorphic
• igneous
• sedimentary
• magma

A rock that has been changed from another by intense heat and pressure is called _?_ rock.

• sedimentary
• metamorphic
• igneous
• lithified

Tiny bits of weathered rock or once living plants or animals are called _?_.

• sediments
• clasts
• minerals
• deposits

When sediments are pressed together tightly, this is called _?_.

• compaction
• cementation
• weathering
• erosion

The process by which sediment is moved from one place to another is called _?_. Can be caused by water, wind, ice, and gravity.

• rock cycle

• uplift

• deposition

• erosion