Rock Cycle
Across
- 2. an example of a metamorphic rock
- 3. when layers of rock are pressed together to form sedimentary rock
- 5. small pieces of broken down rocks
- 8. molten rock beneath the surface of the earth
- 11. rocks made on the outside of a volcano
- 12. molten rock above the surface of the earth
- 13. formed where the remains of plants and animals are deposited in layers.
- 17. the process of breaking down rocks
- 18. depositing of sediments into layers
- 20. rocks made inside of a volcano
- 22. an example of igneous rock
- 23. minerals that are dissolved in a solution crystallize
Down
- 1. over time layers of rocks are "glued"together to form sedimentary rock
- 4. most igneous rock is found near fissures or ____
- 6. heat and pressure cause this type of rock to form
- 7. metamorphic rocks with minerals grains that are arranged randomly
- 9. rocks formed under pressure but don't need heat
- 10. formed when rock fragments are squeezed together
- 14. all rocks are made of __
- 15. the process of moving sediment from one place to another
- 16. the process of rocks changing from one form to another is called the ____
- 19. rock formed by hardening and cooling
- 21. metamorphic rocks that have their grains arranged in parallel layers or bands