1.3 The Rock Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
a naturally occurring solid mixture of one or more minerals or organic matter
A
rock
2
Q
the series of processes in which a rock forms, changes from one type to another, is destroyed, and forms again by geological processes
A
rock cycle
3
Q
magma in the earth’s crust that has risen to the surface and cools and solidifies
A
igneous rock
4
Q
rock that is forced downward and is altered due to heat and pressure
A
metamorphic rock
5
Q
rocks that are partially or completely melted
A
magma
6
Q
igneous rock at the earths surface that is weathered and wears away
A
sediment
7
Q
sediment that washes down into rivers and oceans and is pressed and cemented together
A
sedimentary rock
8
Q
the breakdown of rock due to rain, wind, ice, sunlight, and plants
A
Weathering
