Cycle of Rocks

What is the first stage of the rock cycle?

• Weathering and Erosion

• Melting

• Cooling and Solidification

• Deposition

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by natural forces?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Compaction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Fossil

What is the main agent of erosion that shapes landscapes?

• Wind

• Water

• Ice

• Gravity

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which process involves the transformation of sediment into sedimentary rock?

• Melting

• Compaction and Cementation

• Metamorphism

• Crystallization

What type of rock is formed under high pressure and temperature conditions?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Volcanic

Which of the following is a characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

• Layered appearance

• Glassy texture

• Crystalline structure

• Metallic luster

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

What is the term for the movement of sediment from one place to another?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Compaction

Which rock cycle process involves the melting of rocks?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Metamorphism

• Melting

What is the primary factor that drives the rock cycle?

• Solar energy

• Earth's internal heat

• Wind

• Water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1