In the rock cycle, when volcanoes erupt, bringing magma to the earth's surface, it is called lava. The lava cools and solidifies to become WHAT type of rock?

Imagine a construction site where many layers of small pieces of rocks and gravel collect over time. These layers get pressed down more and more by the weight of the layers above, until the bottom layers slowly transform into a solid foundation. What is this process similar to in geology?

In the rock cycle, what are rocks that have "morphed" or changed into another kind of rock called?

During the rock cycle, what is the outer layer of the Earth called that interacts with the atmosphere?

In a garden's rock formation, what is the layer called that is right beneath the surface rocks?

What is the process called that involves the creation, destruction, and recreation of rocks in a continuous cycle, similar to how a garden's soil is turned over and renewed?

What type of rock is formed by the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

What is the process called when an existing rock is changed by heat, pressure, or chemical reactions?

What type of rock is typically formed in riverbeds, where small pieces of rocks and minerals are compressed over time?

Metamorphic rock transforms to sediment by ______?

Heat and ____________ can change sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock.

Igneous rocks form from the __________ of magma or lava.

Which type of rock often contains fossils and how do you think this occurs?

This rock was another type of rock that was heated and compressed over time. What type of rock is this?

This rock started as molten magma but transformed after a volcano erupted. What type of rock is this?

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called...

The process by which sediments move from one place to another from wind or rain is called...

What are the 3 major types of rocks?

What do we call the material that comes from rocks that have been broken down into smaller pieces?

Molten rock below the Earth's surface is called...

Molten rock above the Earth's surface is called...

What are the remains of plants or animals preserved in petrified form or as impressions made in rock?

Which type of rock are fossils found in?

Any rock can turn into any other kind of rock.