Rock Cycle Review

________________ is when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces.

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Rock Cycle

Hot, melted rock that forms on the surface of the Earth is called lava.

• True

• False

Most rocks form very quickly.

• True

• False

Metamorphic rocks can change into _________________.

• Sedimentary and Igneous Rock

• Sedimentary Rock

• Igneous Rock

• Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Igneous Rock

How does a metamorphic rock form?

• Compaction and Cementation

• Heat and Pressure

• Magma melting

• Magma Cooling

How does an igneous rock form?

• Compaction and Cementation

• Heat and Pressure

• Magma or lava melting

• Magma or lava Cooling

How does a sedimentary rock form?

• Compaction and Cementation

• Heat and Pressure

• Magma melting

• Magma Cooling

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Where does an intrusive igneous rock form?

• underground or in a volcano

• On the surface of the Earth

A rock that has wavy bands or crystals is most likely what type of rock?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

A rock that has fossils or straight layers is most likely what type of rock?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1