ROCKS

Question 1

Rock

Answer 1

A solid made 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 or 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 mater carried and deposited by water or wind hat may consolidate into rock.

Question 7

Weathering

Answer 7

To age or change rocks as a result of being exposed to the elements: Wind, Ice, Water, XTREME Temps

Question 8

erosion

Answer 8

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

A hot. molten rock BELOW the earth’s surface.