The Rock Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What is the importance of the rock cycle?
A
Different types of rocks give us different minerals and resources
2
Q
What are the types of rock?
A
- Magma/Lava
- Igneous Rock
- Metamorphic Rock
- Sedimentary Rock
3
Q
What type of rock is formed by intense heat and pressure?
A
Metamorphic Rock
4
Q
What type of rock is formed when compressed by sediments?
A
Sedimentary Rock
5
Q
What type of rock is formed when weathered and erosioned?
A
Sediments
6
Q
What type of rock is formed when in intense heat?
A
Lava/Magma
