Rocks and Minerals

Front

How are sedimentary rocks, such as shale and sandstone, formed?

Back

Particles are compressed into layers.

Front

Which of these substances is a mineral? Options: sandstone, granite, quartz, coal

Back

quartz

Front

Which processes must occur in order for an igneous rock to change into a metamorphic rock?

Back

heating and pressure

Front

Which process forms the mineral halite?

Back

the evaporation of seawater

Front

Which process forms both metamorphic and sedimentary rock?

Back

compacting

Front

Which processes change magma into igneous rock?

Back

cooling and crystallization

Front

Minerals are made of one or more

Back

elements.

Front

Which sentence BEST describes a process in the rock cycle?

Back

Igneous rocks can become metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.

Front

Coal is formed from

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plant remains decomposed under pressure.

Front

How does sedimentary rock form?

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broken down by weathering.