Chapter 3 Rocks Test

Front

The splitting of a mineral along flat surfaces is a property called _____________.

Back

foliated

Front

The type of igneous rock formed from lava that erupted on Earth's surface is called _____________.

Back

extrusive rock

Front

Organic sedimentary rocks come from things that were once _____________.

Back

living

Front

The process by which sediment settles out of the water or wind carrying it is called _____________.

Back

deposition

Front

The type of igneous rock formed when magma hardened beneath the surface of Earth is called _____________.

Back

intrusive 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?

Back

erosion

Front

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

Back

igneous rock

Front

What is the term for the layers of sediment that build up over time?

Back

strata

Front

What is the process called when sediments are pressed together to form rock?

Back

compaction