Rock cycle

Question 1

rock

Answer 1

a solid made up of many different minerals

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 and pressure that changes the structure of 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

movement of small pieces of rocks or sediment due to wind, water, gravity, natural forces.

Question 9

deposition

Answer 9

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

Question 10

cementation

Answer 10

the hardening and sticking of mineral grains.

Question 11

molten

Answer 11

liquified by heat.

Question 12

magma

Answer 12

molten rock below the earths surface

Question 13

lava

Answer 13

molten rock that erupts from a volcano and is above the earths surface