KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle Q1. What do we call the collection of processes which shape the surface of the Earth? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle A1. The Rock Cycle KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

Q2. Which rock type is formed from the cooling of molten rock (magma)? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle A2. Igneous KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle Q3. Which rock type is formed by the deposition of small particles of eroded rock? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle A3. Sedimentary KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle Q4. Which rock type is formed by the action of heat and/or pressure on an existing rock? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle A4. Metamorphic KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle Q5. What do we call molten (liquid) rock, beneath the earth's surface ? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle A5. Magma KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle Q6. What do we call molten (liquid) rock, flowing over the earth's surface? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle A6. Lava KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

Q7. From where does lava usually flow? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle A7. A volcano KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle Q8. What do we call it when a volcano becomes active, spewing out material? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle A8. An eruption KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle Q9. What do we call the fine particles of material thrown into the atmosphere during a volcanic eruption? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle A9. Ash KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle Q10. What do we call igneous rocks formed from magma beneath the earth's surface? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle A10. Intrusive KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle Q11. What do we call igneous rocks formed from magma on top of the earth's surface? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle A11. Extrusive KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

Q12. What do you call it when bare rock appears in a landscape? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle A12. Exposure KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle Q13. What do you call the movement of rock particles by a river, for example? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle A13. Transportation KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle Q14. What are formed when tectonic plates push together and raise layers of rock? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle A14. Mountains KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle Q15. Give a word that means the squashing or squeezing by the weight of rock above? KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle A15. Compression KS3 Unit 8h – The Rock Cycle

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