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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of rock forms from extreme heat and pressure?IgneousSedimentaryOrganicMetamorphic
- 2. Multiple ChoiceA metamorphic rock changes into an igneous rock by what two processes?Melting and coolingExtreme heat and pressureCompaction and cementationWeathering and erosion
- 3. Multiple ChoiceTrue/False: Igneous rocks can only turn into metamorphic rocks.TrueFalse
- 4. Multiple Choice
When sediments are pressed together tightly, this is called ____________.CompactionCementationWeatheringErosion - 5. Multiple ChoiceThis rock was found near the mouth of a volcano. What type of rock is this?SedimentaryIgneousMetamorphic
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThis rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?SedimentaryIgneousMetamorphic
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the 3 major types of rocks?Igneous, Metamorphic, SedimentaryMetamorphic, Igneous, CementationBrown, Red, GrayStreak, Hardness, Breakage
- 8. Multiple ChoiceThis rock started as lava that cooled and then was heated and put under pressure over time. What type of rock is this?SedimentarIgneousMetamorphic
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThis rock was molten magma that slowly cooled under the ground. What type of rock is this?SedimentarIgneousMetamorphic
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThis rock cooled on the outside of a volcano and contained air bubbles when it was forming. What type of rock is this?SedimentaryIgneousMetamorphic
- 11. Multiple ChoiceEach rock type can follow only one pathway of the rock cycle.TrueFalse
- 12. Multiple Choice
Intrusive igneous rocks
are baked
cool quickly
cool slowly
are cemented particles
- 13. Multiple Choice
Extrusive igneous rocks
cool from magma
cool from lava
are pressed particles
dissolve in water
- 14. Multiple Choice
Weathering is the
process of rocks breaking down
melting of rocks
baking of rocks
cementing of particles
- 15. Multiple Choice
Erosion is
dissolving of minerals
breaking down of rocks
movement of sediment to a new location
evaporation of minerals
- 16. Multiple Choice
Sedimentary rocks are often found near
lakes, river, and oceans
volcanoes
plates colliding
- 17. Multiple Choice
What type of rock can be described as being intrusive and extrusive?
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
- 18. Multiple Choice
What type of rock can be described as being foliated or non-foliated?
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
- 19. Multiple Choice
What type of rock can be described as being clastic , organic (biological) , or chemical?
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
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