Rocks Flashcards
(26 cards)
What are the three main types of rocks?
Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
True or False: The rock cycle describes the continuous process of rock formation and transformation.
True.
Fill in the blank: Igneous rocks are formed from _____.
magma or lava.
What type of rock is formed from the accumulation of sediment?
Sedimentary rock.
Which type of rock is created under high pressure and temperature conditions?
Metamorphic rock.
Multiple Choice: Which process involves the breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces? A) Erosion B) Sedimentation C) Metamorphism
A) Erosion.
What is the process called when sediment is compacted and cemented together?
Lithification.
True or False: Magma that cools slowly beneath the Earth’s surface forms extrusive igneous rocks.
False.
What are the two main types of igneous rocks?
Intrusive and extrusive.
Fill in the blank: The process of changing one type of rock into another is known as _____.
metamorphism.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common example of a sedimentary rock? A) Granite B) Limestone C) Schist
B) Limestone.
What is the primary driver of the rock cycle?
The Earth’s internal heat and external forces like weathering and erosion.
True or False: All rocks can ultimately be transformed into any other type of rock.
True.
What is the term for the molten rock found beneath the Earth’s surface?
Magma.
What type of rock is formed from volcanic activity?
Igneous rock.
Fill in the blank: The _____ cycle includes processes such as melting, cooling, and crystallization.
rock.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following processes contributes to the formation of sedimentary rocks? A) Weathering B) Melting C) Solidification
A) Weathering.
What is the primary component of most sedimentary rocks?
Mineral particles or organic materials.
True or False: Metamorphic rocks can form from both igneous and sedimentary rocks.
True.
What is the term for a rock that has been changed by heat and pressure?
Metamorphic rock.
What is the process called when rocks are broken down by environmental factors?
Weathering.
Multiple Choice: Which rock type is typically formed in layers? A) Igneous B) Sedimentary C) Metamorphic
B) Sedimentary.
What is the main difference between intrusive and extrusive igneous rocks?
Intrusive rocks form slowly underground, while extrusive rocks cool quickly on the surface.
Fill in the blank: The _____ rock cycle is a continuous process that illustrates how rocks change over time.
geological.
