Geology

All of the following rock characteristics can be observed EXCEPT —

• texture

• size

• hardness

• shape

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Sediment is formed from —

• only metamorphic rocks

• only sedimentary rocks

• all three types of rocks

• only igneous rocks

A teacher asked the students to name the 3 types of rocks. Which student wrote the correct answer?

• 1. Tectonic 2. Metamorphic 3. Igneous

• 1. Igneous 2. Sedimentary 3. Metamorphic

• 1. Sedimentary 2. Igneous 3. Volcanic

• 1. Igneous 2. Magma 3. Sedimentary

What type of rock is made mostly from shells?

• Sandstone

• Quartzite

• Limestone

• Conglomerate

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Pumice is formed when lava from a volcano cools. Which rock type is pumice?

• Igneous rock

• Gaseous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

Metamorphic rock is formed by —

• cementation

• heat and pressure

• compaction

• melting magma

The process by which rocks are formed and broken down is called —

• crystalization

• the rock cycle

• erosion

• decomposing

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which process occurs when igneous rocks are created?

• Sedimentation

• Cooling

• Weathering

• Pressure

Which is NOT learned from fossils?

• The type of plants that lived long ago

• The shape and size of plants that lived long ago

• The size of animals that lived long ago

• The sounds made by animals from long ago

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which part of a dinosaur is least likely to be found as a fossil?

• Bones

• Teeth

• Claws

• Muscle

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1