Rock Cycle

Front

What type of rock is formed from the remains of once living things?

Back

Sedimentary Rock

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces?

Back

Weathering

Front

What type of rock is formed from molten magma that cools and solidifies?

Back

Igneous Rock

Front

What type of rock is formed under heat and pressure?

Back

Metamorphic Rock

Front

What is the term for the continuous process of rocks changing from one type to another?

Back

Rock Cycle

Front

Which rock type can contain fossils?

Back

Sedimentary Rock

Front

What is the main difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks?

Back

Igneous rocks are formed from cooled magma, while sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments.

Front

Can a sedimentary rock become a metamorphic rock?

Back

Yes, through heat and pressure.

Front

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

Back

Magma

Front

What is the term for molten rock that has reached the Earth's surface?

Back

Lava