Ch. 3 VOCAB. Flashcards
1
Q
A ________ is a solid that has atoms arranged in a repeating pattern.
A
crystal
2
Q
An _______ is the smallest piece of matter that can still be identified as that matter.
A
atom
3
Q
_______ rock forms when melted rock cools and becomes solid.
A
Igneous
4
Q
________ rock forms from small pieces of rocks and minerals that are cemented together.
A
Sedimentary
5
Q
________ rock forms from rock that has been changed by high temperature, high pressure, and hot liquids and solids.
A
Metamorphic
6
Q
The ________ is a series of actions that changes rocks from one type to another
A
rock cycle
