Rocks Flashcards
(12 cards)
How is metamorphic rocks formed?
Heat and pressure
How is an igneous rock formed?
Cooling of molten rock
What is sediment
Small partials of rocks
How is sedimentary rock formed?
Weathing and pressure
How is igneous rock formed?
Cooling of molten rock or cooling of lava
How is metamorphic rock formed?
Heat and pressure
What is sediment?
Small partials of rock
How is sedimentary rock formed
Pressure and weathering
What are the three main types of rocks in the rock cycle?
Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
True or False: Sedimentary rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma.
False.
Fill in the blank: The process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces is called __________.
weathering.
Which process involves the transformation of sediment into sedimentary rock?
Pressure and weathering
