Chapter 8 Rock Cycle 8th

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a main type of rock involved in the rock cycle?

• Igneous Rock

• Sedimentary Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

• Fossil Rock

Open Ended

Why is understanding the rock cycle important for scientists and geologists?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

• Formed by the accumulation and compaction of sediments

• Often deposited in layers and may contain fossils

• Formed from molten magma cooling and solidifying

• Can contain sand, pebbles, and boulders

Fill in the Blanks

The process by which sediments are moved from one place to another is called

.

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between compaction and cementation in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Compaction involves pressure, while cementation involves new minerals sticking sediments together.

• Compaction involves melting, while cementation involves cooling.

• Compaction involves wind, while cementation involves water.

• Compaction involves erosion, while cementation involves deposition.

Multiple Select

Which of the following processes are involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Compaction

• Melting

• Cementation

• Evaporation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of metamorphic rocks?

• Formed by heat and pressure

• Formed from lava cooling

• Contains fossils

• Found only on Earth's surface

Multiple Select

Which of the following are physical properties of metamorphic rocks?

• Layers look like ribbons

• Crystals

• Contains fossils

• Forms from lava cooling

Fill in the Blanks

Metamorphic rocks often have a

or banded appearance.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following rocks is an example of an igneous rock?

• Basalt

• Slate

• Marble

• Gneiss

Multiple Choice

Which of the following rocks is most likely to form from slow cooling of magma below Earth's surface?

• Granite

• Obsidian

• Basalt

• Pumice

Multiple Choice

What are the main types of rocks involved in the rock cycle?

• Igneous rock, Sedimentary rock, Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock, Fossil rock, Magma rock

• Sedimentary rock, Fossil rock, Magma rock

• Igneous rock, Magma rock, Fossil rock