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- 1. Multiple Choice
What type of rock is this?
Sedimentary
Igneous
Metamorphic
Sand
- 2. Multiple Choice
How do extrusive igneous rocks differ from intrusive igneous rocks?
Extrusive rocks are larger in size.
Intrusive rocks break down quicker.
Extrusive rocks are arranged in layers.
Intrusive rocks have larger crystals.
- 3. Multiple Choice
In which location would you most likely find an igneous rock?
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which force plays a major role in the formation of metamorphic rock?
Acceleration
Friction
Pressure
Centrifugal force
- 5. Multiple Choice
Compaction and cementation are two common processes associated with:
Extrusive igneous rocks
Intrusive igneous rocks
Sedimentary rocks
Metamorphic rocks
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a TRUE statement?
Magma is called lava after it emerges from the ground
Lava cools off to form magma
Magma and lava form sedimentary rocks
Magma and lava are two types of metamorphic rock
- 7. Multiple Choice
Place the following events in sequence: A) Mineral grains are formed; B) A volcano erupts; C) Lava begins cooling
A, B, C
B, A, C
B, C ,A
C, A, B
- 8. Multiple Choice
Sedimentary rocks often form horizontal strata. What are strata?
Crystals
Layers
Mineral grains
Pieces of older rocks
- 9. Multiple Choice
What process is used to form metamorphic rocks?
Lava cools and hardens to form a rock.
Bits of sand gravel form layers that turn into rock from pressure.
I don't know :(
Extreme heat and pressure from inside the Earth turns rocks into new rocks.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Metamorphic rocks undergo metamorphosis. What is another example of metamorphosis?
A candle burning
A caterpillar turning into a butterfly
A volcano erupting
A five-story building being constructed
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