Rock Cycle

Question 1

Igneous Rock

Answer 1

Forced by a volcano to the solidification of molten rock

Question 2

Rock

Answer 2

A solid made up of many different minerals

Question 3

Sedimentary Rock

Answer 3

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

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 (TINY PIECE OF ROCKS OR MINERALS )

Question 7

Deposition

Answer 7

When sediments are deposited or dropped off in a different location

Question 8

Weathering

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Erosion

Answer 9

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

Question 10

Cementation

Answer 10

The harding and sticking of mineral grains

Question 11

Molten

Answer 11

Liquified by heat

Question 12

Magma

Answer 12

A hot , molten rock below the earth surface

Question 13

Lava

Answer 13

Molten rock that erupts from a volcano. Above the earths surface