Rock Cycle

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A rock formed from fragments of other rocks is a(n): Metamorphic Rock, Sedimentary Rock, Extrusive Rock, Igneous Rock

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Sedimentary Rock

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If heat and pressure inside the Earth cause a rock to melt, the material that formed would be: Metamorphic, Magma, Sedimentary, Igneous

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Magma

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Which of the following is not a rock? Options: Pumice, Lava, Halite, Sandstone

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Lava

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The three groups of rocks are classified by: How they form, Color, Grain size, Chemical Composition

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How they form

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What are the 3 major types of rocks?

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Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

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This rock was formed when molten rock cooled into a solid. What type of rock is it? Options: Igneous Rock, Metamorphic Rock, Sedimentary Rock

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Igneous Rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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This rock formed when bits of other rocks became pressed into a solid. What type of rock is it? Options: Sedimentary Rock, Metamorphic Rock, Igneous Rock

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Sedimentary Rock

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When sediments are pressed together tightly, this is called ____________. Options: Compaction, Cementation, Weathering, Erosion

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Compaction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called

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weathering

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True or False: Once a rock is sedimentary, it cannot become an igneous rock.

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False