ROCK VOCAB PROBE

The rock that forms when existing rock is altered by pressure, heat, chemical processes, etc.

• IGNEOUS

• SEDIMENTARY

• METAMORPHIC

• ROCK CYCLE

The process in which the volume of a sediment is decreased by the weight of overlying sediment.

• CEMENTATION

• COMPACTION

• ROCK CYCLE

• IGNEOUS

The process in which one type of rock changes into metamorphic rock because of chemical processes or changes in temperature and pressure.

• MAFIC

• FELSIC

• METAMORPHISM

• CEMENTATION

This rock started as molten magma. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

This rock is formed in layers.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Fossils are often found in this rock.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Q. What are the 3 major types of rocks?

• Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

• Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation

• magma, lava, crystals

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

A simplified pattern that explains the order in which minerals form as magma solidifies.

• BOWENS' REACTION SERIES

• ROCK CYCLE

• METAMORPHISM

• FELSIC

Rock that forms when magma cools and solidifies.

• IGNEOUS

• SEDIMENTARY

• METAMORPHIC

• FELSIC

Sedimentary rock that forms from the remains of plants or animals.

• FELSIC

• CLASTIC SEDIMENTARY

• ORGANIC SEDIMENTARY

• CHEMICAL SEDIMENTARY