Rock Cycle Quiz

What is the process by which rocks are broken down into smaller pieces called?

• Volcanism

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Melting

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Which of the following is NOT a type of weathering?

• All of the given options are types of weathering.

• Chemical weathering

• Mechanical weathering

• Biological weathering

What is the process by which sediments are transported and moved from one place to another?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Condensation

• Weathering

What type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments?

• Metamorphic rock

• Volcanic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

• Formed from sediments

• Contain fossils

• Low porosity

• High heat and pressure

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What type of rock is formed from the alteration of existing rocks due to heat and pressure?

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Volcanic rock

• Igneous rock

Which of the following is an example of a metamorphic rock?

• Sandstone

• Marble

• Granite

• Limestone

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What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of molten rock?

• volcanic rock

• igneous rock

• sedimentary rock

• metamorphic rock

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of igneous rocks?

• Formed from the weathering and erosion of other rocks

• Contain interlocking crystals

• Formed from the cooling and solidification of magma

• Can be intrusive or extrusive

What is the formation process of igneous rocks?

• Magma or lava cools and hardens
• minerals crystallize out of water
• cement binds rock fragments together
• heat and pressure change the composition and texture of the rock