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