Types of Rocks

Front

What type of rock is formed from cooled and hardened magma?

Back

Igneous rock.

Front

What are the three major types of rocks?

Back

Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary.

Front

Which type of rock is formed by heat and pressure?

Back

Metamorphic rock.

Front

What is the process called when sediment is compacted and cemented to form rocks?

Back

Lithification.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Front

What type of rock is formed from the remains of plants and animals?

Back

Sedimentary rock.

Front

What is the main difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

Back

Igneous rocks form from molten material, while sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation of sediments.

Front

What is the term for rocks that have undergone a change due to heat, pressure, or chemically?

Back

Metamorphic rocks.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of igneous rocks?

Back

They are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava.

Front

What type of rock can form from the crystallization of minerals from water?

Back

Sedimentary rock.

Front

What is the term for the molten rock beneath the Earth's surface?

Back

Magma.