THE ROCK CYCLE ROCKS!

One cause of metamorphism in rocks is:

• sedimentation

• pressure

• cold temperatures

• weathering

Limestone often contains fossils. In which category would these rocks be classified?

• sedimentary

• igneous

• granite

• metamorphic

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What are the traits of a metamorphic rock?

• There are many layers of sediment in the rock.

• The rock is transformed by heat and pressure.

• The rock often has layer upon layer compacted together.

• Hot lava that cools can form this type of rock.

Lava cools to form:

• sandstone

• metamorphic rock

• igneous rock

• sedimentary rock

When comparing fossil A to fossil B, which is most likely correct?

• Fossil B is larger.

• Only fossil B was once an organism.

• Fossil B is older.

• Only fossil B is metamorphic.

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Which part of an organism is LEAST likely to be found in a fossil?

• Claw

• Teeth

• Bone

• Muscle

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Which layer is thicker than the outer core?

• Crust

• Mantle

• Outer Core

• Inner core

Which of these can happen when rocks and soil in the Earth move suddenly?

• Landslides

• Tornadoes

• Blizzards

• Hurricanes

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Igneous Rock is formed after:

• Weathering

• Sediment

• Volcanic Eruption

• Magma

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Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of plate boundaries?

• divergent

• convergent

• sliding/transformation

• erosion