Minerals, Rocks and the Rock Cycle

The process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together is called _________________.

• compaction

• cementation

• depostion

• erosion

What process is happening at 1?

• weathering and erosion

• heat and pressure

• cooling

• compaction and cementation

• melting

What process is happening at 2?

• weathering and erosion

• heat and pressure

• cooling

• compaction and cementation

• melting

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What process is happening at 3?

• weathering and erosion

• heat and pressure

• cooling

• compaction and cementation

• melting

What process is happening at 4?

• weathering and erosion

• heat and pressure

• cooling

• compaction and cementation

• melting

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What process is happening at 5?

• weathering and erosion

• heat and pressure

• cooling

• compaction and cementation

• melting

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What process is happening at 6?

• weathering and erosion

• heat and pressure

• cooling

• compaction and cementation

• melting

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What process is happening at 7?

• weathering and erosion

• heat and pressure

• cooling

• compaction and cementation

• melting

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The interrelationship among the three rock types is identified as which of the following?

• The rock cycle

• The rock formation

• The rock helix

• The rock metamorphosis

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Sedimentary rocks that are made from the remains of plants or animals are called ______________________.

• clastic

• chemical

• organic

• mafic