Rock Cycle Quiz

What is the rock cycle?

• The rock cycle is a continuous process that describes how rocks are formed, changed, and recycled over time.

• The rock cycle is a type of dance performed on rocks.

• The rock cycle is a method used to polish rocks.

• The rock cycle is a term used to describe the process of rock climbing.

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What are the three main types of rocks?

• granite, limestone, and shale

• igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

• volcanic, sandstone, and slate

• basalt, conglomerate, and marble

What is the process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces called?

• Condensation

• Liquefaction

• Weathering

• Solidification

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How are sedimentary rocks formed?

• Through the accumulation of organic matter in swamps and bogs.

• Through metamorphism of igneous rocks.

• Through volcanic activity and cooling.

• Through weathering, erosion

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Which rock is formed by the heating and cooling of magma or lava?

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• None of the above

What rock is formed with heat and pressure applied to igneous or sedimentary rocks?

• Sedimentary Rock
• Igneous Rock
• Metamorphic Rock
• Magma Rock

What two type of Igneous rocks are there?

• Sedimentary and Metamorphic
• Intrusive and Extrusive
• Foliated and Non-foliated
• Extrusive and Clastic

What are the two types of metamorphic rocks?

• foliated and non-foliated

• granite and basalt

• igneous and sedimentary

• marble and limestone

What three types of Sedimentary rocks are there?

• Metamorphic, Igneous, Sedimentary
• Clastic, Chemical, Organic
• Granite, Basalt, Sandstone
• Slate, Marble, Limestone

What type of Metamorphic rock is this?

• Fiolated

• Non-fiolated