Rock Transformations

Rock type formed by sediment that has been compacted and cemented.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Composite

Rock type formed by cooling magma.

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Composite

The process of sediment being glued together.

• Compaction

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Cementation

The process of sediment being buried and pressed together.

• Cementation

• Compaction

• Erosion

• Weathering

A diagram that shows what the inside of something looks like:

• Cross Section

• Model

• Sample

• Structure

The ability to make things move or change.

• Electricity

• Motion

• Energy

• Potential

Formation of this rock starts with energy from the Sun:

• Igneous Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

• Sedimentary Rock

• Composite Rock

The movement of sediment from one place to another, often caused by wind or flowing water:

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Compaction

• Cementation

This rock forms using energy from Earth's interior:

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Composite

Hot liquid rock below Earth's surface:

• Igneous Rock

• Magma

• Lava

• Sedimentary Rock