Rocks Flashcards
1
Q
What is a metamorphic rock?
A
A rock formed from a previous rock by heat and pressure.
2
Q
What’s a sedimentary rock?
A
A rock made by compaction of sediments or the precipitation of material from a liquid.
3
Q
What’s weathering?
A
chemical or physical break-down of rocks.
4
Q
What is an igneous rock?
A
A rock formed from cooled magma.
