The Rock Cycle

Front

In the rock cycle, this is when sediments are placed into a new location to eventually become new sedimentary rock.

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deposition

Front

Can a rock be transformed into any other type of rock by going through the rock cycle?

Back

True

Front

Which type of rock is most likely to form by Process Z?

Back

sedimentary rock

Front

Which process within the rock cycle operates at the Earth's surface?

Back

erosion

Front

Look at the diagram below. Choose the correct term for the arrows marked with a "2".

Back

melting

Front

Look at the diagram below. Choose the correct term for the arrows marked with a "1"

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heat and pressure

Front

What are the 3 main types of rocks?

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metamorphic, igneous, sedimentary

Front

What type of rock is formed due to pressure and heat within the earth?

Back

metamorphic

Front

What type of rock is formed when magma from a volcano cools and hardens on the earth's surface?

Back

igneous

Front

Which type of rock is formed when smaller parts of older rocks become cemented together? Options: igneous, sedimentary, pebbles, metamorphic

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sedimentary