Earth science vocab 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Is a solid that has atoms arranged in a repeating pattern
A
crystal
2
Q
Is the smallest piece of matter that can still be identified as matter
A
atom
3
Q
Forms when melted rock cools and becomes solid
A
igneous
4
Q
Forms from small pieces of rock and minerals that are cemented together
A
sedimentary
5
Q
Forms from rock that has been changed by high temperature, high pressure, and hot liquid and gases
A
metamorphic