Whole Rock Cycle Inforgraphic

What type of rock is formed through the process of cooling and solidification of magma?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• None of the above

Which process involves the transformation of sediment into rock through compaction and cementation?

• Erosion

• Lithification

• Melting

• Crystallization

Fill in the blank: _______ is the process where heat and pressure increase with depth, leading to the formation of metamorphic rocks.

• A) Erosion

• B) Folding

• C) Metamorphism

• D) Deposition

Which type of rock is associated with volcanic activity and the outpouring of lava?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• None of the above

What is the process called when sediments are sorted by size and dropped in layers?

• Erosion

• Sorting

• Deposition

• Lithification

Fill in the blank: The transformation of shale into slate is an example of _______.

• A) Erosion

• B) Metamorphism

• C) Sedimentation

• D) Volcanism

Which rock type is formed from the accumulation and compaction of plant material?

• Limestone

• Coal

• Granite

• Basalt

Fill in the blank: _______ is the process where magma cools and solidifies beneath the Earth's surface.

• Plutonism

• Erosion

• Metamorphism

• Deposition

What type of rock is formed by the recrystallization of limestone?

• Marble

• Slate

• Schist

• Quartzite

Which process involves the breakdown of rocks through mechanical and chemical means?

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Lithification