8th Earth Science chapter 10

which of these steps would come between deposition and cementation

limestone is considered to be inorganic sedimentary rocks while others are organic

Which of these contain the largest crystals

Cement and concrete are composed of igneous rocks

large fossils are formed underground from molten rock that has cooled slowly

extrusive igneous rock

geologists think that the basement rocks created on the 3rd day of creation were probably

fossils are usually found in ___ rock

Geologists believe that it took millions of years for layers of sedimentary rocks to form

in the old earth version of the rock cycle most rocks will eventually

Most rocks are a mix of 2 or more minerals

nonclastic sedimentary rock

The law of conservation of matter states that the earths matter can change form but not mass

nonfoliated metamorphic rock

foliated metamorphic rock

chalk is an organic sedimentary rock that formed from remains of living organisms

Metamorphic rocks can be changed into other metamorphic rocks using metamorphism

Individual rock particles, crystals, and fossils that combine give a rock texture are known as

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

clastic sedimentary rock

___ is a type of rock that is light enough to float in water

___ is a type of rock that is smooth and shiny and is called volcanic glass

rocks formed from minerals precipitated from water are

intrusive igneous rock

what type of rock is mostly closely tied to the process of erosion

the rock cycle fits with an old earth worldview rather than a young earth worldview

Fossils are commonly found in granite

which of the following does not belong with the others

Sedimentary rocks are the starting materal for most versions of the rock cycle

A ___ is a scientist who studies the classification and origin of all types of rocks