ROCKS

Sediments are naturally occurring material that is broken down by the processes of weathering and erosion and is subsequently naturally transported.

• True

• False

It is the geological process in which sediments, soil and rocks are added to a landform or land mass.

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Erosion

_______________________________________ rocks are formed from particles of sand, shells, pebbles, and other fragments of material. Together, all these particles are called sediment

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Compaction and cementation are the two processes of forming ___________ rocks.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Solidification and cooling are the two major processes of creating _________ rocks.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Metamorphism or change in rock properties due to intense heat and pressure happens in what type of rock?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Marble is an example of ___________________ rock.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

These igneous rocks are formed on the surface of the Earth from lava, which is magma that has emerged from underground.

• Extrusive

• Intrusive

These igneous rocks are formed from magma that cools and solidifies within the crust of the planet.

• Extrusive

• Intrusive

It is the alteration of the composition or structure of a rock by heat, pressure, or other natural agency.

• Compaction

• Cementation

• Metamorphism