Rocks

Question 1

A solid made up of many different minerals

Answer 1

Rock

Question 2

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

Answer 2

Sedimentary rock

Question 3

Formed by a volcano or the solidification of molten rock

Answer 3

igneous rock

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Metamorphic rock

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Rock cycle

Question 6

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

Answer 6

Sediment

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Weathering

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Erosion

Question 9

When sediments are deposited or dropped off in a different location

Answer 9

Deposition

Question 10

The hardening and sticking of mineral grains

Answer 10

Cementation

Question 11

liquefied by heat

Answer 11

Molten

Question 12

A hot, molten rock below the earth’s surface

Answer 12

Magma

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Lava