Types of Rocks

Front

A rock deep within the Earth experiences extreme temperature and pressure. After a long period of time it becomes which rock?

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Metamorphic

Front

What must happen to a metamorphic rock before it becomes a sedimentary rock?

Back

It must be broken down into sediment.

Front

This rock formed when bits of other rocks became pressed into a solid. What type of rock is it?

Back

Sedimentary Rock

Front

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

Back

Sedimentary

Front

This rock was found near the mouth of a volcano. What type of rock is this?

Back

Igneous

Front

When sediments are pressed together tightly, this is called ____________.

Back

Compaction

Front

The process in which sediment are fused or glued together.

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cementation

Front

This rock was formed when molten rock cooled into a solid. What type of rock is it?

Back

Igneous Rock

Front

Which type of rock is formed from INTENSE heat and pressure?

Back

metamorphic

Front

This rock was molten magma that slowly cooled under the ground. What type of rock is this?

Back

Igneous