The Rock Cycle Gap Lesson

What process involves the breaking of rocks into sediment by wind, water, or other agents?

The movement of sediment to a new location is called ______.

What process occurs when sediment stops moving and forms layers of sediment?

What are the two main processes involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

In the process of forming sedimentary rocks, minerals in water ______ the pieces together.

Sedimentary rocks may contain ______.

What are metamorphic rocks formed from?

Metamorphic rocks form from pre-existing rocks that have changed due to extreme ______ and pressure.

What causes the minerals in metamorphic rocks to align in layers?

What are the two types of metamorphic rocks?

A metamorphic rocks that has wavy layers is called ______.

Igneous rocks form when _______ cools and solidifies.

What are the two types of igneous rocks?

Fill in the blank: Extrusive igneous rocks form when ______ cools quickly on Earth's surface.

Which type of cooling process creates fine grains and small crystals in igneous rocks?

Slow cooling in intrusive rocks creates ______ grains and large crystals like seen in granite.