Rock Cycle

What is compaction?

• The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

• The process by which sediments are pressed together under their own weight, reducing their volume.

• The process of adding water to soil to improve its structure.

• The process of layering sediments in a geological formation.

What are the three main types of rocks?

• Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic

• Granite, Limestone, and Shale

• Basalt, Claystone, and Gneiss

• Coal, Sandstone, and Pumice

What is the Rock Cycle?

• A process that describes how rocks change from one type to another over time through various geological processes.

• A cycle that explains how water evaporates and condenses in the atmosphere.

• A method of classifying different types of rocks based on their mineral composition.

• A geological phenomenon that occurs only during volcanic eruptions.

What is cementation?

• The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

• The process by which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue particles of sediment together.

• The method of extracting minerals from the earth.

• The technique used to mix concrete for construction.

What process transforms Metamorphic rock into Sedimentary rock?

• Weathering

• Melting

• Solidification

• Erosion

What is the significance of the Rock Cycle?

• It explains the formation of mountains.

• It describes the weathering of rocks.

• It explains the dynamic nature of Earth's crust and how different rock types are interconnected.

• It outlines the process of soil formation.

What is the role of pressure in the Rock Cycle?

• Pressure causes rocks to melt into magma.

• Pressure can cause rocks to change form, particularly in the transformation of Igneous rocks to Metamorphic rocks.

• Pressure has no effect on the Rock Cycle.

• Pressure only affects sedimentary rocks.

How do Igneous rocks transform into Metamorphic rocks?

• Through weathering and erosion.

• Through heat and pressure.

• By cooling and solidification.

• By crystallization of minerals.

What is deposition in the context of the Rock Cycle?

• The process where sediments are transported by water or wind.

• The process where sediments settle out of the transporting medium, such as water or wind, and accumulate in layers.

• The process of breaking down rocks into smaller particles.

• The process of forming new rocks from molten material.

What is the process of weathering?

• The process of creating new rocks from minerals.

• The breaking down of rocks into smaller pieces by natural forces such as wind, water, and ice.

• The process of transporting rocks from one location to another.

• The formation of soil from organic matter.