Rock cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What are the three main rock types?
A
- igenous
- sedimenary
- metamorphic
2
Q
How are igenous rocks formed?
A
from the cooling of molten rock
3
Q
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
A
formed by small rock pieces being transported in rivers and laid down in layers
4
Q
How are metamorphic rocks formed?
A
formed from another rock under heat and pressure
5
Q
What is the rock cycle?
A
recycling of rocks
