Chapter 4: keywords & definitions! (rocks)

Question 1

exogenous processes

Answer 1

a force or process that comes from outside the earth

Question 2

weathering

Answer 2

breaking down of rock material

Question 3

sediment

Answer 3

smaller pieces of rock formed through weathering

Question 4

erosion

Answer 4

a process that wears away rock

Question 5

igneous rocks

Answer 5

rocks formed out of solidified magma or lava: volcanic rocks

Question 6

sedimentary rocks

Answer 6

rocks formed from sediments which are pushed together

Question 7

metamorphic rocks

Answer 7

rocks formed due to heat & pressure deep inside the crust

Question 8

erosion

Answer 8

transporting of broken rock material

Question 9

deposition

Answer 9

dropping of transported broken rock material

Question 10

physical weathering

Answer 10

weathering due to physical changes such as temp. or the force of rainwater

Question 11

chemical weathering

Answer 11

weathering due to chemical changes, that changes the type of rock

Question 12

biological weathering

Answer 12

weathering caused by living organisms

Question 13

solution

Answer 13

dissolving of rock due to raindrops, for example