Rock Cycle - Show What You Know

What is the FINAL step in the process in the formation of sedimentary rock?

• weathering

• deposition

• compaction

• cementation

Igneous rocks are evidence that ________ are present in the area of the world.

• rocks

• volcanoes

• mountains

• oceans

How are metamorphic rocks formed?

• compaction and cementation

• crystalization and solidification

• extreme heat and pressure

• weathering and deposition

How are rocks classified?

• Color

• age

• formation

• area

Rocks that are formed in areas where rock is heated to the melting point then cooled to a solid best describes _______

• igneous rocks

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

• metamorphic and igneous

"particles of rock accumulating on top of each other over time"

• deposition

• sedimentary rock

• sediments

• all of these are correct

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What type of processes form metamorphic rock?

• Extreme heat and pressure

• Compaction and Cementation

• Crystalization and Solidification

• Weathering and Erosion

What type of processes form sedimentary rock?

• Extreme heat and pressure

• Compaction and Cementation

• Crystalization and Solidification

• Weathering and Erosion

What type of processes form igneous rock?

• Extreme heat and pressure

• Compaction and Cementation

• Crystalization and Solidification

• Weathering and Erosion

Which of the following is the early step in the process that creates sedimentary rock?

• compaction from weight of rocks

• deposition in bodies of water

• weathering of existing rock

• erosion by wind or water