BJU Earth Science Chapter 10: Rocks

The original rock that was altered to form a metamorphic rock is the __________rock.

Rocks formed from minerals precipitated from water are __________ rocks.

Example of a nonfolited metamorphic rock is...

Example of a nonclastic sedimentary rock is...

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

Which of the following would come between deposition and cementation in theformation of a sedimentary rock?

The individual rock particles, crystals, and sometimes fossils that combine to givea rock its texture are known as ____.

The young-earth view of historical geology concludes that...

According to the old-earth rock cycle, most rocks will eventually...

Which of the following tests most likely could be used to identify a rock?

Metamorphic rock that contains grains that appear to be aligned in a more or lessparallel pattern is___metamorphic rock.

Melting sedimentary rocks in the crust can happen only through _______

Example of a clastic sedimentary rock is...

Which kind of sedimentary rock is most useful as a construction material?

Which of the following contains the largest crystals?

A rock that has changed due to heat or pressure is a(n) __________ rock

Igneous rocks like granite and basalt are often used for statues and importantbuildings because they...

Example of an intrusive ignesous rock is...

Example of an extrusive igneous rock is...

High-quality marble rock would most likely be used for...

Example of a foliated metamorphic rock is...

A type of rock that is so smooth and shiny that it’s called volcanic glass is _________.