Rocks, Minerals, and Soil - Study Guide

A solid that is made up of one or more minerals is called what?

• Quartz

• Rock

• Fossil

A scientist that studies rocks and minerals is referred to as a _____________________.

• Geologist

• Biologist

• Chemist

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Are older rocks on the bottom or top of the Earth?

• Bottom

• Top

• Middle

• Surface

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The process of the formation of igneous rock involves:

• lava cools and hardens when it reaches Earth's surface

• weathering and erosion cause lava to harden

• metamorphic rock compacts and hardens

What is a common type of igneous rock that is used as countertops in homes?

• Slate

• Limestone

• Granite

Type of rock that is formed over many years when sediments are squeezed together until they harden.

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

What is the first step of the rock cycle considered to be?

• Volcanic eruption

• Weathering and erosion

• Heat and pressure

What is needed for igneous rock to turn into sediments?

• Volcanic eruption

• Weathering and erosion

• Heat and pressure

What is needed for sedimentary rock to turn into metamorphic rock?

• Volcanic eruption

• Weathering and erosion

• Heat and pressure

The process that breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, which is caused by wind, rain, ice, chemicals, freezing, or thawing is called what?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Human activity

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