Rocks

Description of rocks

Sedimentary Rocks

Rocks formed from compressed sediments over time.

Sediments

Rock particles like mud, sand, or pebbles.

Chemical Sedimentary Rocks

Formed when water evaporates, leaving solids.

Metamorphic Rocks

Rocks transformed by extreme heat and pressure.

Igneous Rocks

Rocks formed from cooled magma or lava.

Heat and Pressure

Conditions causing rock transformation in Earth.

Rock Bands

Layers indicating crystal squeezing under pressure.

Weathering

Gradual breakdown of rocks into smaller pieces.

Physical Weathering

Breakdown of rocks by non-living forces.

Chemical Weathering

Breakdown of rocks through chemical reactions.

Riverbed Deposits

Sediments settled on riverbeds over time.

Extreme Temperatures

High heat causing rock metamorphosis.

Pressure

Force from overlying rocks affecting metamorphism.