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Science Geosphere
Test WED!!! Rock Cycle & Vocab
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The __________ __________ is the series of processes that transport and continually change rocks into different forms. | Rock Cycle |
| __________ located inside the geosphere can flow onto Earth's surface, where is is called __________. | Magma, Lava |
| When magma cools and crystallizes, it forms __________ rock. | Igneous |
| __________ is the process that moves large bodies of Earth materials to higher elevations. | Uplift |
| Rocks that are deep below Earth's surface can move up to the surface. There, wind and water can __________ and __________ the rocks. | Erode and Weather |
| Over time, sediments are __________ in new places. | Deposited |
| The weight of overlying sediment pushes down on underlying layers. The sediments are __________ and __________ together. | Cemented and Compacted |
| Sediments that are cemented and compacted together form __________ rocks. | Sedimentary |
| Rocks can be buried deep within Earth where pressures and temperatures are extreme. The high pressure and temperatures change the rocks into __________ rocks. | Metamorphic |