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Rock Cycle
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the processes for Sedimentary? | Erosion and pressure |
| What are the two main rocks for Sedimentary? | Limestone and Sandstone |
| What is the process for Metamorphic? | Heat and Pressure |
| What are the two main rocks for Metamorphic? | Gneiss and Marble |
| What is the process for Igneous? | Melting and solidification |
| What are the two main rocks for Igneous? | Granite and Basalt |
| What are the four states that have the Colorado Plateau? | Utah,Colorado,New Mexico and Arizona |
| Places within the Colorado Plateau? | Grand Canyon Bryce Canyon, Cedar City, Kanab, Arches ,Moab, Grand Junction, Vernal, Cortez |
| What is the definition of Plateau? | A large nearly level area of land that has been uplifted or elevated above the surrounding area |
| Differential Erosion? | Forms like steps or cliffs and or slopes are formed with this process.The mountains and plateaus effect this. |
| Rock Column | a sequence of rocks that can be seen at 6 national parks |
| Formation? | a layer of rock composed of more than one kind of rock,but the rocks can be recognized from one place to another. |