Rock Cycle

Question 1

Rock

A solid made up of many different minerals

Question 2

Sedimentary rock

Rocks that have been formed through the deposition of sediment.

Question 3

Igneous rock

formed by a volcano or the solidification of molten rock.

Question 4

Metamorphic rock

Formed by extreme heat and pressure that changes the structure of rock.

Question 5

Rock cycle

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

Question 6

Sediment

Mineral or organic matter carried and deposited by water or wind that may consolidate into rock. (Tiny pieces of rocks or minerals)

Question 7

Weathering

Breaks rocks down into sediment using: wind, ice, water, and extreme temperatures.

Question 8

Erosion

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

Question 9

Deposition

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

Question 10

Cementation

The hardening and sticking of mineral grains.

Question 11

Molten

Liquified by heat.

Question 12

Magma

A hot, molten rock below the Earth’s surface.

Question 13

Lava

Molten rock that erupts from a volcano. Above the Earth’s surface.