Earth Science Chapter 10 Rocks

When hydrothermal fluids cause changes to rocks that they touch, this is called what?

In the old earth version of the rock cycle, most rocks will eventually________________?

What type of rock is so smooth and shiny that it is called volcanic glass?

An example of a nonclastic sedimentary rock.

Which type of rock is most closely tied to the process of erosion?

An example of a non foliated metamorphic rock.

Fossils are usually found in what type of rock?

An example of intrusive igneous rock

Which of these is the correct order of rocks changing from one type to another?

Name 1 of 3 things about grains that help scientists identify rocks?

What kind of rocks are formed when molten rock cools and hardens?

A scientist that studies the classification and origin of rocks.

What term describes rocks that have crystals you can't see with the naked eye?

Rocks formed from minerals precipitated from water are called what?

What type of rock is often light enough to float?

Sedimentary rocks are the starting material for most versions of the rock cycle.

What do you call deposits of halite that penetrate vertically through the rock strata?

An example of a clastic sedimentary rock.

Which of these contains the largest crystals, usually interlocking?

The individual rock particles, crystals, or fossils that give a rock it's texture are called?

These are metamorphic rocks that contain crystals in bands or parallel layers.

An example of a foliated metamorphic rock.

What types of rocks form from rock fragments forming back together from precipitated minerals?

These are fragments of rocks that fuse together to form a larger rock.

The law of conservation of matter implies that the earth can change in form but not in mass.

Which of the following does NOT belong with the other three?

There are 3 things or conditions that cause metamorphism in rocks. Pick the one that does NOT.

A type of rock that appears to have changed from its original form is called?

When limestone has undergone metamorphosis, it turns into what rock?

Many young-earther's think that the basement rocks created on the third day were probably what?

An example of an extrusive igneous rock.