Rock Cycle Flashcards
(29 cards)
What are the three main types of rocks in the rock cycle?
Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
True or False: The rock cycle is a linear process.
False.
Fill in the blank: Igneous rocks form from the cooling and solidification of _____.
magma or lava.
What process turns sediment into sedimentary rock?
Lithification.
Which type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature conditions?
Metamorphic rock.
Multiple Choice: What is the primary agent of erosion?
Water.
What is the term for molten rock beneath the Earth’s surface?
Magma.
True or False: Sedimentary rocks can contain fossils.
True.
Fill in the blank: The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces is called _____.
weathering.
What is the main difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?
Intrusive rocks cool slowly beneath the surface; extrusive rocks cool quickly on the surface.
Which rock type is often formed from volcanic activity?
Igneous rock.
Multiple Choice: Which process involves the movement of sediment?
Erosion.
What process can convert sedimentary rock into metamorphic rock?
Metamorphism.
True or False: The rock cycle only involves physical changes.
False.
Fill in the blank: The cycle begins with the formation of _____.
igneous rocks.
What is the role of heat in the rock cycle?
Heat can cause metamorphism and the melting of rocks.
Which type of rock is formed by the accumulation of sediments?
Sedimentary rock.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of weathering?
Condensation.
What is sediment?
Small pieces of rock and mineral that are transported by wind, water, or ice.
True or False: All rocks can be recycled through the rock cycle.
True.
Fill in the blank: The process of transporting sediments is called _____.
erosion.
What is the main driving force of the rock cycle?
Earth’s internal heat and external processes like weathering and erosion.
Which rock type is typically formed in layers?
Sedimentary rock.
