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small pieces of dust, rock, sand and shells
sediment
What are the three types of rocks?
Sedimentary, Igneous and Metamorphic
Molten rock that is below the Earth's surface
Magma
Molten rock that is above ground
Lava
When wind, water and ice carry pieces of rock away
Erosion
When wind, water and ice break rocks down
Weathering
When wind, water and ice leave sediment behind
deposition
T/F Rocks can change from one type of rock to another.
True
Small pieces of rock, shells, bone or plants that are pressed together are called
Sedimentary Rocks
This type of rock is formed deep within the Earth from heat and pressure
Metamorphic
This type of rock is formed from melted rock cooling
Igneous
