Rock Cycle

Front

Sedimentary and igneous rocks go through _____________________________ to become metamorphic rocks.

Back

heat and pressure

Front

A rock that formed from layers of sediments is called _____________.

Back

sedimentary

Front

Sediment goes through _________________ to become sedimentary rock.

Back

compacting and cementing

Front

The name rock is given when it is broken down into smaller pieces. This is called _____________.

Back

sediment

Front

Fossils are found in ____________ rocks.

Back

sedimentary

Front

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

Back

weathering

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled magma or lava?

Back

igneous

Front

What is the process of moving sediments from one place to another called?

Back

erosion

Front

What type of rock is formed under extreme heat and pressure?

Back

metamorphic

Front

What is the term for the layers of sediment that build up over time?

Back

strata