science and engineering practices

Question 1

rocks

Answer 1

A solid made up 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 volcano or the solidification of molten rock.

Question 4

metamorphic rock

Answer 4

formed by extreme heat and pressure that changes the structure or 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

tiny pieces of rocks or minerals.

Question 7

weathering

Answer 7

breaks rocks down into sediment using :wind, ice, water, and extreme temperatures.

Question 8

erosion

Answer 8

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

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

Question 13

Lave

Answer 13

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