Earth sci- chapter 3 Flashcards
1
Q
rock
A
consolidated mix of minerals
2
Q
3 rock types
A
igneous
sedimentary
metamorphic
3
Q
rock cycle
A
model that illustrates the origin of the rock types and the interrelatedness of earth materials and processes
- melting
- cooling/crystallization
- weathering transport depostion
- lithification
- metamophism
4
Q
magma
A
molten rock below surface
5
Q
lava
A
molten rock above surface