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Rocks Review

Across
These are the most common minerals that make up rocks (2 words)
An increase in pressure will also cause an increase in this
Example of a nonfoliated metamorphic rock
The particles of minerals or other rocks in a rock
What process needs to happen for a sedimentary rock to turn into magma?
These signs of life can only be found in sedimentary rocks
Type of rock that forms from the cooling of magma or lava
The step where minerals crystallize and glue the rock particles together.
State rock of Kansas
Where does weathering and erosion take place?
The series of processes that occur to slowly change rocks from one kind to another. (2 words)
Example is coal
Lava that cooled extremely fast makes this volcanic glass
Fine-grained igneous rocks are created by cooling_____
Most common type of sedimentary rock
Down
What does the word "igneous" mean?
The weight of new layers pressing down on older ones creates this sedimentary step
Type of rock when its changed due to heat and pressure.
Granite will turn into this rock under metamorphic conditions
What does the word "strata" mean that exist only in sedimentary rocks.
Metamorphic rocks that are arranged in layers or bands
Example of an intrusive igneous rock
Type of rock made of small particles of rocks or plants/animals pressed and cemented together
Rock can directly get heated if it is near enough to these pockets deep underground.
Great heat and pressure can cause the rocks to "_______" its physical shape
Where are you most likely to find metamorphic rocks?
What process needs to happen to get sediment from a rock?
This is the ingredient in rocks that will determine if they are light or dark
Small, solid pieces of material that come from rocks or living things.
Made up of mixtures of minerals and other materials