Unit 4 flashcard review

Front

What is the primary difference between Sedimentary rocks and nonsedimentary rocks?

Back

Nonsedimentary rocks originate in regions of great heat and/or pressure.

Front

Which mineral can be scratched by an iron nail but not by a penny?

Back

Dolomite.

Front

Can any rock type transform into another type?

Back

Yes, any rock can go through processes to become any other type of rock.

Front

What natural processes can lead to property loss or danger in steep rock outcrops?

Back

Weathering and erosion.

Front

Where can dominantly metamorphosed surface bedrock be found in New York State?

Back

West Point.

Front

What are Sedimentary rocks primarily formed from?

Back

Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation of sediments.

Front

What is the process called when rocks are broken down by weathering?

Back

Weathering is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

Front

What is erosion?

Back

Erosion is the process by which soil and rock are removed from one location and transported to another.

Front

What is the rock cycle?

Back

The rock cycle is the continuous process of rock formation and transformation between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

Front

What is an igneous rock?

Back

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