Rock Types

Which rock type's texture can be described as foliated or nonfoliated?

Metamorphic rocks where minerals do NOT appear to have any regular pattern or alignment are:

This is the process where sediment is SQUEEZED TOGETHER:

Compared to felsic igneous rocks, mafic igneous rocks are ______.

Which process involves the gluing of sediment together?

Intrusive igneous rocks are formed _____ and have ______-grained crystals.

_____ Sedimentary rocks are made from compaction and cementation of individual sediments.

What feature is unique to sedimentary rocks?

What feature is shown in the picture?

Which rock type can have the features of mud cracks, cross-bedding and stratification?

This type of metamorphism occurs when existing rock comes into contact with magma.

During metamorphism, rocks _________ melt.

The heat and pressure involved during the formation of a mountain can result in:

What is the process that allows for rocks to be exposed to the surface of the Earth?

Which rock type is formed from the cooling of magma?

What type of rock can be made into sedimentary rock?

Sedimentary rocks are formed...

Rocks can be broken down into sediments. This process is referred to as:

Where does the rock cycle begin?

Which rock type can undergo metamorphism?