Rocks Quiz Study Guide
... -There are three types of rocks: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. -Sedimentary rock forms when sand, particles of rock, bits of soil, and remains on once-living things (fossils) are pressed together and harden. -Limestone and Sandstone are two types of sedimentary rocks. -Igneous rock forms wh ...
... -There are three types of rocks: sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. -Sedimentary rock forms when sand, particles of rock, bits of soil, and remains on once-living things (fossils) are pressed together and harden. -Limestone and Sandstone are two types of sedimentary rocks. -Igneous rock forms wh ...
The Building Blocks of Rocks
... Formation of Sedimentary Rock Weathering – The breaking of rock into smaller pieces called sediment Erosion – The movement of sediment from one place to another Deposition – When the sediments are dropped into a new place Compaction – Sediment is squeezed and space between sediment is reduced Cement ...
... Formation of Sedimentary Rock Weathering – The breaking of rock into smaller pieces called sediment Erosion – The movement of sediment from one place to another Deposition – When the sediments are dropped into a new place Compaction – Sediment is squeezed and space between sediment is reduced Cement ...
What are Sedimentary rocks?
... When water evaporates, the minerals that were dissolved in the water are left behind. Eventually, the concentration of minerals in the remaining water becomes high enough to cause minerals to precipitate out of the water. Rocks that form through evaporation are called Evaporites. Gypsum and halite ...
... When water evaporates, the minerals that were dissolved in the water are left behind. Eventually, the concentration of minerals in the remaining water becomes high enough to cause minerals to precipitate out of the water. Rocks that form through evaporation are called Evaporites. Gypsum and halite ...
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... 8. Shale and coal are formed solely by _________________ . But, most clastic sedimentary rocks form from a combination of ___________________ and ______________________ . ...
... 8. Shale and coal are formed solely by _________________ . But, most clastic sedimentary rocks form from a combination of ___________________ and ______________________ . ...
ROCK CYCLE
... • A rock is extrusive, and dark in color and has no holes in it. What is its name? ...
... • A rock is extrusive, and dark in color and has no holes in it. What is its name? ...
Geology Part II: Rocks
... Often have layers Often contain fossils Not very strong Can determine relative age by location – Top layers are younger ...
... Often have layers Often contain fossils Not very strong Can determine relative age by location – Top layers are younger ...
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... 4. What are the 2 processes that turn sediment into sedimentary rock? compaction, cementation 5. What is the difference between compaction and cementation? Compaction- pressing down tightly together; cementation- becoming “glued” together. 6. What are the 3 types of sedimentary rock? clastic, organi ...
... 4. What are the 2 processes that turn sediment into sedimentary rock? compaction, cementation 5. What is the difference between compaction and cementation? Compaction- pressing down tightly together; cementation- becoming “glued” together. 6. What are the 3 types of sedimentary rock? clastic, organi ...
Rocks and Minerals
... • Metamorphic -a type of rock formed when heat and pressure change the properties of a rock • Sedimentary-a type of rock formed when layers of sediments settle on top of one another and harden • Igneous-a type of rock formed from molten rock • Erosion-the moving of weathered material • Weathering-th ...
... • Metamorphic -a type of rock formed when heat and pressure change the properties of a rock • Sedimentary-a type of rock formed when layers of sediments settle on top of one another and harden • Igneous-a type of rock formed from molten rock • Erosion-the moving of weathered material • Weathering-th ...
Rocks and Minerals
... Rocks and Minerals Hardness- a mineral’s ability to resist being scratched Igneous rocks- rock that forms when melted rock hardens Luster- this describes how a mineral’s surface looks when light reflects from it Metamorphic rocks- a rock that has been changed by high heat and great pressure Mineral- ...
... Rocks and Minerals Hardness- a mineral’s ability to resist being scratched Igneous rocks- rock that forms when melted rock hardens Luster- this describes how a mineral’s surface looks when light reflects from it Metamorphic rocks- a rock that has been changed by high heat and great pressure Mineral- ...
Lithosphere
... As sediment is buried several kilometers beneath the surface, heated from below, pressure from overlying layers and chemicallyactive water converts the loose sediment into solid sedimentary rock ...
... As sediment is buried several kilometers beneath the surface, heated from below, pressure from overlying layers and chemicallyactive water converts the loose sediment into solid sedimentary rock ...
Sedimentary Rocks
... Stratification – is the arrangement if different visible layers of rock. When the type of sediments found in an area change, a new type of sedimentary rock forms Ex. Grand Canyon ...
... Stratification – is the arrangement if different visible layers of rock. When the type of sediments found in an area change, a new type of sedimentary rock forms Ex. Grand Canyon ...
Sedimentary Rocks 1
... characterised by a wide range of mineral compositions and/or lithic clasts; Mature sedimentary rocks have restricted mineralogies dominated by mineral species resistant to weathering and erosional processes ...
... characterised by a wide range of mineral compositions and/or lithic clasts; Mature sedimentary rocks have restricted mineralogies dominated by mineral species resistant to weathering and erosional processes ...
Sedimentary Rocks
... dead plant or animal may fall into soft sediment and become buried. If the organic remains decay completely, other minerals can fill the empty space creating a mold or cast. This has let us observe remains from ancient species that did not have bones. ...
... dead plant or animal may fall into soft sediment and become buried. If the organic remains decay completely, other minerals can fill the empty space creating a mold or cast. This has let us observe remains from ancient species that did not have bones. ...
Science Olympiad Fossils Division B
... Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock that forms from the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles that we commonly call "mud". This composition places shale in a category of sedimentary rocks known as "mudstones". Shale is distinguished from other mudstones because it is fissile and la ...
... Shale is a fine-grained sedimentary rock that forms from the compaction of silt and clay-size mineral particles that we commonly call "mud". This composition places shale in a category of sedimentary rocks known as "mudstones". Shale is distinguished from other mudstones because it is fissile and la ...
Chapter 3 Study Guide What is a rock? A naturally formed solid that
... 10)What is the most common intrusive rock? Granite 11) What causes igneous rocks to have large crystals? Earth’s interior is hot, magma cools slowly 12)What causes igneous rocks to have small crystals? Surface of earth is cooler than interior, lava cools quickly 13)What are sediments? Materials tha ...
... 10)What is the most common intrusive rock? Granite 11) What causes igneous rocks to have large crystals? Earth’s interior is hot, magma cools slowly 12)What causes igneous rocks to have small crystals? Surface of earth is cooler than interior, lava cools quickly 13)What are sediments? Materials tha ...
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... Metamorphic rocks are formed from igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rock. The high temperatures and pressures below the Earth’s surface can change the properties of rocks, turning them into metamorphic rocks. ...
... Metamorphic rocks are formed from igneous, sedimentary, or other metamorphic rock. The high temperatures and pressures below the Earth’s surface can change the properties of rocks, turning them into metamorphic rocks. ...
3 Principal Types of Rocks
... Weathering ‐‐ Parent rock breaks apart into smaller rocks. Erosion ‐‐ Rocks become individual grains. Transportation – Material is transported by wind, water or gravity. Deposition – Material comes to rest in new location and often additional material piles on top. ...
... Weathering ‐‐ Parent rock breaks apart into smaller rocks. Erosion ‐‐ Rocks become individual grains. Transportation – Material is transported by wind, water or gravity. Deposition – Material comes to rest in new location and often additional material piles on top. ...
Rocks and the Rock Cycle
... As layers pile up on top of each other, the lower layers get squeezed together – this is called compaction In some rocks, mineral dissolve as the water soaks into the rock, forming a natural cement that sticks sediment together – process called cementation Examples: shale, mudstone, sandstone, limes ...
... As layers pile up on top of each other, the lower layers get squeezed together – this is called compaction In some rocks, mineral dissolve as the water soaks into the rock, forming a natural cement that sticks sediment together – process called cementation Examples: shale, mudstone, sandstone, limes ...
Sedimentary Rocks
... light our homes and schools. Sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone or limestone, are used as stones for large buildings. Clay is mixed with sand and used to ...
... light our homes and schools. Sedimentary rocks, such as sandstone or limestone, are used as stones for large buildings. Clay is mixed with sand and used to ...
rock cycle vocabulary - Greenup County School
... 1. rock – a solid substance that is a mixture of minerals, rock fragments, volcanic glass, organic matter or other natural materials 2. rock cycle – a model that describes how rocks slowly change from one form to another through time 3. mineral – a naturally occurring inorganic solid that has a defi ...
... 1. rock – a solid substance that is a mixture of minerals, rock fragments, volcanic glass, organic matter or other natural materials 2. rock cycle – a model that describes how rocks slowly change from one form to another through time 3. mineral – a naturally occurring inorganic solid that has a defi ...
Sedimentary rock
Sedimentary rocks are types of rock that are formed by the deposition of material at the Earth's surface and within bodies of water. Sedimentation is the collective name for processes that cause mineral and/or organic particles (detritus) to settle and accumulate or minerals to precipitate from a solution. Particles that form a sedimentary rock by accumulating are called sediment. Before being deposited, sediment was formed by weathering and erosion in a source area, and then transported to the place of deposition by water, wind, ice, mass movement or glaciers which are called agents of denudation.The sedimentary rock cover of the continents of the Earth's crust is extensive, but the total contribution of sedimentary rocks is estimated to be only 8% of the total volume of the crust. Sedimentary rocks are only a thin veneer over a crust consisting mainly of igneous and metamorphic rocks. Sedimentary rocks are deposited in layers as strata, forming a structure called bedding. The study of sedimentary rocks and rock strata provides information about the subsurface that is useful for civil engineering, for example in the construction of roads, houses, tunnels, canals or other structures. Sedimentary rocks are also important sources of natural resources like coal, fossil fuels, drinking water or ores.The study of the sequence of sedimentary rock strata is the main source for scientific knowledge about the Earth's history, including palaeogeography, paleoclimatology and the history of life. The scientific discipline that studies the properties and origin of sedimentary rocks is called sedimentology. Sedimentology is part of both geology and physical geography and overlaps partly with other disciplines in the Earth sciences, such as pedology, geomorphology, geochemistry and structural geology.