Rocks & The Rock Cycle

Front

What is molten rock that has formed deep within the Earth?

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Magma

Front

What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

Front

The three groups of rocks are classified by what?

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How they form

Front

What type of rock forms from magma/lava?

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Igneous

Front

What is the process in which water, wind, and heat break down rock?

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Weathering

Front

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

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Igneous rock

Front

What type of rock is formed from the alteration of existing rock due to heat and pressure?

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Metamorphic rock

Front

What type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles?

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Sedimentary rock

Front

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

Back

Weathering

Front

What is the term for the movement of sediment from one location to another?

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Erosion