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Savvas 4th Chapter 5 L2 How Are Rocks Classified?

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Question 1
1.
rocks that form when layers of sediments settle on top of one another and harden
rocks that form from molten rock
rocks that have changed as a result of heat and pressure
igneous
metamorphic
sedimentary
Question 2
2.

When lava cools quickly, large crystals form.

Question 3
3.

Lava from a volcano can flow like a red-hot river or fly from a volcano in hot, gooey globs.

Question 4
4.

Huge boulders are rocks and so are single grains of sand.

Question 5
5.

Sedimentary rock cannot change into igneous rock.

Question 6
6.

In sedimentary rocks, the weight of the layers, sticky clay minerals in the sediment, and natural chemicals do not hold the particles together.

Question 7
7.

Metamorphic rock can form from sedimentary, igneous and other metamorphic rocks.

Question 8
8.

Rocks are constantly formed and destroyed.

Question 9
9.

Rocks can:

Question 10
10.

Sediments are moved from one place to another by:

Question 11
11.
Molten rock that has reached the surface is called __________
Question 12
12.
_______ is the recycling of old rock into new and it is an ongoing process.
Question 13
13.

Name a type of igneous rock

Question 14
14.

Name a type of metamorphic rock

Question 15
15.

In a cliff made of sedimentary rock, is the top or bottom the oldest? Please explain in complete sentences.

Question 16
16.

Sandstone and slate are used for building, but these rocks have different
properties. Which rock would you use for a roof? Which would you use for
the walls of a building? Explain.