Chapter 3 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of a solid that has atoms arranged in a repeating pattern?
A
A crystal
2
Q
The smallest unit of matter that is still matter is…
A
An atom
3
Q
What is an igneous rock?
A
A rock that formed when magma or lava cools and becomes solid.
4
Q
What is a sedimentary rock?
A
A rock that forms from small pieces of minerals that are cemented together.
5
Q
What is an metamorphic rock?
A
A rock that has been changed by pressure, heat chemicals, and gases.
6
Q
What is the rock cycle
A
The rock cycle is a series of actions in which rocks change to different types of rocks.
