rocky

Question 1

Rock

Answer 1

A solid made up of many minerals

Question 2

Sedimentary rock

Answer 2

Rocks that have been through the deposition of and solidification of sediment.

Question 3

igneous rock

Answer 3

Formed by a volcano or the solidification of molten rock.

Question 4

metamorphic rock

Answer 4

Formed by extreme heat or pressure that changes the structure of rock.

Question 5

rock cycle

Answer 5

the process in which rocks are continuously transformed between the 3 rock type

Question 6

sediment

Answer 6

Mineral or organic matter carried and deposited by water or wind that may consolidate into rock

Question 7

Weathering

Answer 7

to age or change rock as a result of being exposed to the elements: wind,ice,water, and extreme temperature

Question 8

Erosion

Answer 8

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

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

Lava

Answer 13

Molten rock that erupts from a volcano; also he solid rock that forms when molten rock cool above the earths surface