Instructions
Match the terms in Column A with their correct definitions in Column B. Write the letter of the correct definition next to each term.
| Column A | Column B |
|---|---|
| 1. Weathering | A. The process of rocks breaking down into smaller pieces |
| 2. Erosion | B. The cycle of processes that describe the transformations of rocks |
| 3. Sedimentary Rock | C. The movement of weathered materials by wind, water, or ice |
| 4. Igneous Rock | D. Rock formed from cooled and solidified magma or lava |
| 5. Metamorphic Rock | E. Rock that has changed due to heat and pressure |
| 6. Water Cycle | F. The continuous movement of water on, above, and below the Earth's surface |
| 7. Evaporation | G. The process of liquid water turning into vapor |
| 8. Condensation | H. The process of vapor turning back into liquid |
| 9. Precipitation | I. Water that falls from clouds in the form of rain, snow, sleet, or hail |
| 10. Rock Cycle | J. The series of changes that rocks go through over time |
Short Answer Questions
Answer the questions below using complete sentences.
1. What are three types of rocks in the rock cycle? 2. How does weathering help shape the landscape? 3. Explain why the water cycle is important for all living things.