The Rock Cycle Pre Test

Front

What are the three main processes that form sedimentary rocks?

Back

Burial, Compaction, Cementing

Front

What is the process that forms igneous rocks?

Back

Molten rock cooling

Front

What texture is characterized by layers or bands in rocks?

Back

Foliated

Front

What type of rock is formed from the burial and compaction of plant material?

Back

Sedimentary Rock (Coal)

Front

What are the most common types of rocks found in the Earth's crust?

Back

Igneous and Metamorphic rocks

Front

What is the definition of sedimentary rock?

Back

Rocks formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

Front

What is the difference between igneous and metamorphic rocks?

Back

Igneous rocks form from cooled molten rock, while metamorphic rocks form from existing rocks that have been altered by heat and pressure.

Front

What is the role of cementation in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

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Cementation binds sediment particles together, turning them into solid rock.

Front

What is the significance of the rock cycle?

Back

The rock cycle describes the continuous process of rock formation, breakdown, and reformation.

Front

What are the two main types of igneous rocks?

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Intrusive (plutonic) and Extrusive (volcanic) rocks.