CHAPTER 3 Flashcards
1
Q
A solid that has atoms arranged in a repeating pattern
A
CRYSTAL
2
Q
Is the smallest piece of matter that can still be identified as that matter
A
ATOM
3
Q
Rock forms when melted rock cools and becomes solid
A
IGNEOUS
4
Q
Rock forms from small pieces of rocks and minerals that are cemented together
A
SEDIMENTARY
5
Q
Rock forms from rock that has been changed by high temp. , high pressure, and hot liquids and gases
A
METAMORPHIC
6
Q
A series of actions that changes rocks from one type to another
A
Rock cycle
