Rock Cycle

Which of the following rocks form when layers of sediment weigh down underlying layers?

• metamorphic rock

• igneous rock

• sedimentary rock

• minerals

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Sandstone is an example of...

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

Marble is an example of...

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

Shale is an example of...

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

Conglomerate is an example of...

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is it called when layers pile up and press down on the material below?

• Compaction

• Layering

• Cementation

• I don't know

When large rocks are broken down into smaller parts by physical and chemical means

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Both

• Neither

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What is aboveground molten rock?

• Extrusive

• Magma

• Lava

• Sedimentary

Limestone is an example of...

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Pumice is an example of

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1