rock cycle

Question 1

rock 1

Answer 1

a solid made up of many different

Question 2

sedimentary rock

Answer 2

Rocks that have been formed through the deposition of and solidification of sediment.

Question 3

igneous rock

Answer 3

Formed by a volcano or the solidification of molten rock.

Question 4

metamorphic rock

Answer 4

Formed by extreme heat or pressure that changes the structure rock.

Question 5

Rock cycle

Answer 5

The process in which rocks are continuously transformed between the 3 rock types.

Question 6

Sediment

Answer 6

mineral or organic matter carried and deposited by water or wind that may consolidate into rock.

Question 7

weathering

Answer 7

To age or change rock as a result of being exposed to the elements wind ice water and extreme temperatures.

Question 8

Erosion

Answer 8

The movement of small pieces of rock or sediment due to wind water gravity and other natural forces.

Question 9

Cementation

Answer 9

The hardening and sticking of mineral grains.

Question 10

Molten

Answer 10

Liquified by heat

Question 11

magma

Answer 11

a hot molten rock below the Earth’s surface

Question 12

lava

Answer 12

molten rock that erupts from a volcano or vent also the solid rock that forms when molten rock cools.

Question 13

Deposition

Answer 13

When sediments are deposited or dropped off in a different location.