Rock Cycle

What is erosion?

• The process of moving sediment and soil from one location to another, often by water, wind, or ice.

• The process of creating new landforms through volcanic activity.

• The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces through weathering.

• The process of transporting nutrients from the soil to plants.

What is metamorphic rock?

• A type of rock that forms from an existing rock that is changed by heat, pressure, and time.

• A type of rock that forms from the cooling of molten lava.

• A type of rock that is formed by the accumulation of sediment over time.

• A type of rock that is created by the erosion of other rocks.

What is an example of a sedimentary rock?

• Granite

• Basalt

• Sandstone

• Marble

What is compaction?

• The process of pressing sediments together under pressure, reducing their volume.

• The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

• The process of adding water to sediments to form a slurry.

• The process of heating sediments to form metamorphic rocks.

What processes transform sediment into sedimentary rock?

• Cementation and compaction.

• Melting and crystallization.

• Erosion and deposition.

• Weathering and oxidation.

How does igneous rock transform into sediment?

• Through weathering and erosion.

• By melting into magma.

• By crystallization under pressure.

• Through volcanic activity.

What is cementation?

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

• A method of mixing concrete with water and aggregates.

• The technique of layering sediment in a specific order.

• The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

What are the three main types of rocks?

• Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic

• Granite, Limestone, and Sandstone

• Coal, Oil, and Natural Gas

• Basalt, Shale, and Gneiss

What is the Rock Cycle?

• The Rock Cycle is a continuous process that describes how rocks change from one type to another over time through various geological processes.

• The Rock Cycle is a method of classifying rocks based on their color and texture.

• The Rock Cycle refers to the process of mining and extracting minerals from the earth.

• The Rock Cycle is a seasonal change in the weather patterns affecting rock formations.

What is deposition?

• The process where sediment settles out of the transporting medium, such as water or wind.

• The process of breaking down rocks into smaller pieces.

• The movement of sediment from one location to another.

• The process of water evaporating from the surface of the earth.