Rocks Review

Sophia is studying geology and learns about a type of rock that is formed by heat and pressure. Which type of rock is it?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Extrusive Igneous

• Intrusive Igneous

During a field trip, Benjamin, Aiden, and Isla observed a rock layer. They learned this layer was formed by the compacting and cementing of sediments. What type of rock did they observe?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Extrusive Igneous

• Intrusive Igneous

Jackson observed a rock with large crystals in his geology class. He learned that this feature is due to the rock's slow cooling process. What type of rock is it?

• sedimentary rock

• metamorphic rock

• intrusive igneous rock

• extrusive igneous rock

A rock that Aiden found in the river, composed of various fragments from other rocks, is known as a(n)

• Metamorphic Rock

• Sedimentary Rock

• Extrusive Rock

• Igneous Rock

During a geology field trip, Emma pointed out a rock formation and asked which of the following is not a rock.

• Pumice

• Lava

• Halite

• Sandstone

During a school field trip, Abigail found a rock with a fossil embedded in it. The guide explained that such fossils are only found in

• Sedimentary rocks

• Foliated Metamorphic rocks

• Igneous Rocks

• Nonfoliated Metamorphic rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

In a project on sedimentary rocks, Charlotte observed that the top layer of sediments in her sample is...

• The newest and youngest layer.

• The oldest layer.

• The only layer that is made from pebbles.

• The second layer of sediments.

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

During a science fair, Sophia presented a project on natural disasters. She focused on volcanic eruptions. Which of the following are associated with volcanoes?

• Sediments and soil

• Crystals and sand

• Magma and lava

• Mica and granite

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This rock formed when bits of other rocks, pebbles, and boulders became pressed into a solid. What type of rock is it?

• Clastic Sedimentary Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

• Igneous Rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

During a school project, Zoe, Abigail, and Jackson are categorizing rocks they found in a nearby river. What are the 3 major types of rocks they should classify them into?

• Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

• Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation

• Brown, Red, Gray

• Streak, Hardness, Breakage