Rocks and the Rock Cycle Quiz

Which type of rock is formed when magma cools and solidifies?

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Fossil rock

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What is the main process that forms sedimentary rocks?

• Melting

• Cooling

• Compaction and cementation

• Evaporation

Which of the following is an example of a metamorphic rock?

• Granite

• Limestone

• Marble

• Basalt

What is the name of the process where rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by wind, water, or ice?

• Melting

• Weathering

• Cementation

• Crystallization

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following best describes an intrusive igneous rock?

• Forms on Earth's surface from lava

• Forms deep inside Earth from slowly cooled magma

• Forms from compacted sediments

• Forms from heat and pressure on existing rocks

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If a sedimentary rock is exposed to intense heat and pressure, what type of rock will it most likely become?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Fossil

Which sequence correctly shows the steps in the formation of a clastic sedimentary rock?

• Melting → Cooling → Cementation

• Weathering → Erosion → Deposition → Compaction → Cementation

• Cooling → Melting → Weathering

• Deposition → Melting → Cooling

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A student finds a rock with large, visible crystals. What can the student infer about how this rock formed?

• It formed quickly on Earth's surface

• It formed slowly beneath Earth's surface

• It was formed by compaction of sediments

• It was formed by evaporation of water

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A geologist discovers a region where limestone has been changed into marble. What does this suggest about the geological history of the area?

• The area was once covered by lava flows

• The area experienced high heat and pressure

• The area was formed by compacted sand

• The area was once a volcanic eruption site

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

If a river carries sand and deposits it in layers at the bottom of a lake, which process will eventually turn these layers into sedimentary rock, and what evidence would you look for to confirm this transformation?

• Melting; look for glassy texture

• Compaction and cementation; look for visible layers and cemented grains

• Cooling; look for large crystals

• Weathering; look for rounded pebbles