Evolution Vocabulary
RocksAny solid mass of mineral or mineral-like matter that
occurs naturally as part of our planet.
RocksAyers Rock is one of Australias most recognizable natural
icons. It is the largest monolith in the world. The world-renowned
sandstone formation stands 348meters high. Fun Fact!
Igneous RockWhen magma cools and hardens beneath the surface or
as the result of a volcanic eruption this rock forms
Igneous RockIn 1906, Teddy Roosevelt named Devils Tower, an
extinct volcano core, the United States first national monument.Fun
Fact!
Sedimentary RocksBits of broken rocks, minerals, or other
materials are compacted and cemented to form this type of rock
Sedimentary RocksThe Grand Canyon is one of the most
recognizable landforms on planet Earth and is made from many layers
of sedimentary rocks!Fun Fact!
Metamorphic RocksUnder extreme pressure and temperature
conditions this type of rock may form
Metamorphic RocksDiamonds formed by the same kind of heat and
pressure that changes rocks into metamorphic rocks.Fun Fact!Rock
CycleInteractions among Earths water, air, and land can cause rocks
to change from one type to another.
Rock CycleAs long as the Earths core is still warm, the rock
cycle will continue and change the face of the planet!Fun
Fact!MagmaMelted rock in a liquid form located beneath the Earths
crust
MagmaThe last two times the magma chamber at Yellowstone
collapsed, the area where Las Vegas is was buried under volcanic
ash!Fun Fact!
LavaMelted rock in a liquid form located on the Earths
surface
LavaAnything in the path of a lava flow will be destroyed and
eventually buried by the flow. Some materials which will not fall
will catch on fire due to the extremely high temperatures found in
the flow.Fun Fact!
SedimentsRock or minerals that have been broken down due to
weathering
SedimentsWith enough time, even sand dunes can become
sedimentary rock.Fun Fact!
WeatheringProcess in which rocks are physically and chemically
broken down by water, air, and living things.
WeatheringAcid rain has caused chemical weathering to erode many
features from old statues and tombstones.Fun Fact!
