Rocks Flashcards
What are the 3 types of rocks
Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
What rock is formed from magma, deep in the earth
Igneous
What rock is formed on the surface from erosion
Sedimentary
What rock is formed from high heat and pressure?
Metamorphic
What applies heat and pressure
Metamorphic rock
Igneous rocks can turn into what type of rocks?
Sedimentary
Sedimentary rocks can turn into what type of rocks?
Metamorphic
What two different ways do igneous rocks form?
Intrusive (underground) and extrusive (lava that cools very fast)
Which rock forms in layers?
Sedimentary
Which ricks are made from other rocks?
Metamorphic
What is the rock cycle?
The process where rocks of one kind change into rocks of another kind
How does metamorphic rock turn into sedimentary rock?
Breaking down then applying pressure
How does sedimentary rock turn into igneous rock?
Heating and cooling
How does igneous rock turn into metamorphic rock?
Applying heat and pressure
How does metamorphic rock turn into igneous rock?
Heating and cooling