Question

what is it called when rocks are formed

Answer 1

strata

Answer 2

I actually don't think there's an actually term for that . . .

Answer 3

rock synthesis

Answer 4

Different rocks are formed in different ways.

Answer 5

well there are many ways rocks are formed either be sedimentary, igneous, or metamorphic

Answer 6

Yeah but there's no actual term for it. o_O

Answer 7

Rock synthesis or strata, it depends on which way you will be using it. Strata literally means a layer or some sort, but in this case it is often used to refer to the formation of rocks/a layer of rock.

Answer 8

Yes there are different ways rocks are formed like crystallization and lithification, but generally the term is rock synthesis or strata.

Answer 9

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Answer 10

@sleepyjess nice artwork but rocks would be geology

Answer 11

There isn't even a section for geology.......

Answer 12

basically it's from the weather with the minerals in the earth