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When all the grains in a rock are large and easy to see, the rock is described as
metamorphic
a mixture of minerals and other materials.
coarse grained
sedimentary
igneous
fine grained
Composition
the size, shape, and pattern of the rock's grains.
To describe a rock's texture, geologists determine
metamorphic
a mixture of minerals and other materials.
coarse grained
sedimentary
igneous
fine grained
Composition
the size, shape, and pattern of the rock's grains.
The texture of slate is said to be ______ because it mineral particles can be seen only with a microscope.
metamorphic
a mixture of minerals and other materials.
coarse grained
sedimentary
igneous
fine grained
Composition
the size, shape, and pattern of the rock's grains.
Generally, a rock is made up of
metamorphic
a mixture of minerals and other materials.
coarse grained
sedimentary
igneous
fine grained
Composition
the size, shape, and pattern of the rock's grains.
A type of rock that is formed in layers by the weathering or erosion of rock is called a(n) ___________ rock.
metamorphic
a mixture of minerals and other materials.
coarse grained
sedimentary
igneous
fine grained
Composition
the size, shape, and pattern of the rock's grains.
A rock formed deep underground by heat and pressure or chemical reactions is called a(n) _______ rocks
metamorphic
a mixture of minerals and other materials.
coarse grained
sedimentary
igneous
fine grained
Composition
the size, shape, and pattern of the rock's grains.
A type of rock formed by the cooling of magma or lava is called a(n) _______ rock.
metamorphic
a mixture of minerals and other materials.
coarse grained
sedimentary
igneous
fine grained
Composition
the size, shape, and pattern of the rock's grains.
_______________ tells the minerals that make up a rock.
metamorphic
a mixture of minerals and other materials.
coarse grained
sedimentary
igneous
fine grained
Composition
the size, shape, and pattern of the rock's grains.
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