Rock Formations Multiple Choice

Rock Formations Multiple Choice

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6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role does energy play in the formation of different rock types?

Back

Energy can change rocks in different ways. Heat from inside the Earth melts rock into liquid. Heat from the sun weathers rocks into tiny pieces.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How much can rocks change in about a week?

Back

Rocks will probably not change very much. Most rock transformations happen very slowly.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does metamorphic rock form?

Back

Metamorphic rock forms when it is heated and put under pressure.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Are Rocks A and B the same or different types of rock if they formed in different ways?

Back

Different types because they formed in different ways.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens when tectonic plates move apart?

Back

When tectonic plates move apart, new rock can form from magma that rises to the surface.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is igneous rock?

Back

Igneous rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock (magma or lava).

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is sedimentary rock?

Back

Sedimentary rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of mineral and organic particles.

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