Save
Busy. Please wait.
Log in with Clever
or
show password
Forgot Password?
Don't have an account?  Sign up 
Sign up using Clever
or
Username is available taken
show password

Your email address is only used to allow you to reset your password. See our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Already a StudyStack user? Log In

Reset Password
Enter the associated with your account, and we'll email you a link to reset your password.

Question

What are the three major groups of rock?
click to flip
focusNode
Didn't know it?
click below
 
Knew it?
click below
Don't know

Question

What are the two types of igneous rocks?
Remaining cards (31)
Know
0:01
edit
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.

  Normal Size     Small Size show me how

7 Science Ch 5

Rocks

QuestionAnswer
What are the three major groups of rock? igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic
What are the two types of igneous rocks? extrusive and intrusive
What are three characteristics that geologists use to classify rocks? texture, mineral composition, color
What are the three types of sedimentary rocks? clastic, organic, chemical
What are the two types of metamorphic rocks? nonfoliated, foliated
The texture of metamorphic rocks that has grains arranged in parallel layers is described as... foliated
Igneous rocks that cools very quickly when it forms may have a texture that is... smooth and shiny with no visible grain
When all the grains in a rock are large and easy to see, the rock is described as... coarse grained.
To describe a rock's texture, geologists determine... the size, shape, and the pattern of the rock's grains
Which of the following is NOT one of the possible stages in the rock cycle: melting, volcanic activity, smelting: smelting
What are the two most useful metamorphic rocks? marble and slate
A series of processes on Earth's surface and in the crust and mantle that slowly form rocks from one kind to another is called... the rock cycle
The heat that changed a rock into metamorphic rock comes from... the heat of the mantle.
Rock that formed from cooling magma below the surface... intrusive.
The process by which sediment SETTLES OUT of the water or wind carrying it is... deposition.
Overtime, coral buried by sediments can turn into... limestone.
Heat and pressure deep beneath Earth's surface can change a rock into... metamorphic rock
Rock that forms from cooling magma or lava is called... igneous rock.
Geologists classify metamorphic rock according to... the arrangement of the grains that make up the rock.
Metamorphic rocks that are nonfoliated... have mineral grains line up in parallel layers.
Igneous rock that formed from lava that erupted onto Earth's surface (outside) is called... extrusive rock
The process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together is... cementation
The texture of slate is said to be_______ because its mineral particles can be seen only with a microscope. no visible grain
Foliated and nonfoliated are terms used to describe the texture of... metamorphic
When seas or lakes evaporate, a type of sedimentary rock called a _______ rock can form. chemical
The carrying away of rock fragments by water, wind, or ice is called _______, an important process in the formation of sedimentary rocks. erosion
Erosion and deposition play roles in the formation of ________ rocks. sedimentary
As layer upon layer of sediments are deposited, the process of ______ presses them together. compaction
______ is NOT a sedimentary rock. granite
_______ rocks are formed when minerals that are dissolved in a solution crystalize on Earth's surface. chemical
Coal is an example of _______ rock sedimentary rock
A sedimentary rock that forms where thick layers of plant and animal remains are deposited... coal
Created by: 7thgrade
 

 



Voices

Use these flashcards to help memorize information. Look at the large card and try to recall what is on the other side. Then click the card to flip it. If you knew the answer, click the green Know box. Otherwise, click the red Don't know box.

When you've placed seven or more cards in the Don't know box, click "retry" to try those cards again.

If you've accidentally put the card in the wrong box, just click on the card to take it out of the box.

You can also use your keyboard to move the cards as follows:

If you are logged in to your account, this website will remember which cards you know and don't know so that they are in the same box the next time you log in.

When you need a break, try one of the other activities listed below the flashcards like Matching, Snowman, or Hungry Bug. Although it may feel like you're playing a game, your brain is still making more connections with the information to help you out.

To see how well you know the information, try the Quiz or Test activity.

Pass complete!
"Know" box contains:
Time elapsed:
Retries:
restart all cards