P.6 Rock Transformation Test (40pts.)

Front

What are small pieces of rock that are created by weathering?

Back

Sediment

Front

What is one of the many different types of matter that make up rocks?

Back

Mineral

Front

What is the process of rock breaking down into smaller pieces due to wind or moving water called?

Back

Weathering

Front

If two rocks were formed at the same time, one from small pieces of rock and the other from liquid rock, would they be the same or different types of rock? Why?

Back

Different types because they formed in different ways.

Front

What is the ability to make things move or change?

Back

Energy

Front

What is the term for the natural process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What are the two main types of weathering?

Back

Mechanical weathering and chemical weathering.

Front

What is the difference between igneous rocks and sedimentary rocks?

Back

Igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma or lava, while sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediment.

Front

What role do minerals play in the formation of rocks?

Back

Minerals are the building blocks of rocks and determine their properties.

Front

What is erosion and how does it differ from weathering?

Back

Erosion is the process of moving sediment from one location to another, while weathering is the breakdown of rocks without movement.