Rock Cycle Pre-Assessment

Which of the following can change the shape of the land over time?

• Wind and water

• Magma and lava

• Gravity and pressure

• Heat and light

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

What process breaks rocks into smaller pieces over time?

• Weathering

• Crystallization

• Compaction

• Plate Tectonics

Which of these systems is NOT one of Earth’s four main systems?

• Geosphere

• Hydrosphere

• Lithosphere

• Atmosphere

Which process involves the movement of rocks and soil from one place to another?

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Weathering

• Compaction

What happens to sediments during the process of deposition?

• They are broken down into smaller pieces.

• They are transported to a new location.

• They are compacted into solid rock.

• They dissolve in water.

Which type of rock forms when magma cools and hardens?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Erosion

When sediments are pressed together over time, this process is called:

• Compaction

• Weathering

• Crystallization

• Plate Tectonics

The rigid outer layer of the Earth, including the crust and upper mantle, is called the:

• Geosphere

• Lithosphere

• Sediment

• Cementation

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which process involves rocks changing due to heat and pressure?

• Crystallization

• Metamorphism

• Weathering

• Erosion

How does rainfall impact the shape of the land over time?

• It erodes and moves rocks and soil.

• It causes erosion.

• It forms igneous rocks.

• It creates metamorphic rocks.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4