Rock Cycle

Question 1

Igneous Rock

Answer 1

Igneous Rocks are rocks from the 3 states of rocks which are Igneous Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks & Metamorphic Rocks. Igneous rocks are made out of magma lava.

Question 2

Sedimentary Rock

Answer 2

Sedimentary Rocks are rocks from the 3 states of rocks which are Igneous Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks & Metamorphic Rocks. Sedimentary rocks are formed from pre-existing rocks.

Question 3

Metamorphic Rock

Answer 3

Metamorphic Rocks are rocks from the 3 states of rocks which are Igneous Rocks, Sedimentary Rocks & Metamorphic Rocks. Metamorphic rocks started out as some other type of rock, but have been substantially changed from their original igneous, sedimentary, or earlier metamorphic form.

Question 4

Crystallization

Answer 4

Crystallization in the rock cycle refers to the formation of rock crystals in cooling magma.

Question 5

Lithification

Answer 5

Lithification, complex process whereby freshly deposited loose grains of sediment are converted into rock. … The sediment may be compacted by rearrangement of grains under pressure, reducing pore space and driving out interstitial liquid.

Question 6

Sediment

Answer 6

matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; dregs.

Question 7

Deposition

Answer 7

Deposition is the laying down of sediment carried by wind, water, or ice.

Question 8

Weathering

Answer 8

Weathering describes the breaking down or dissolving of rocks and minerals on the surface of the Earth.

Question 9

Erosion

Answer 9

Erosion is the geological process in which earthen materials are worn away and transported by natural forces such as wind or water.