The Rock Cycle

What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sand

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NGSS.4-ESS1-1

In which location would you most likely find an igneous rock?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Which force plays a major role in the formation of metamorphic rock?

• Acceleration

• Friction

• Pressure

• Centrifugal force

Compaction and cementation are two common processes associated with:

• Extrusive igneous rocks

• Intrusive igneous rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

• Metamorphic rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What type of rock forms at the bottom of a water source such as a river and can contains smaller rocks itself?  

• Intrusive Igneous
• Extrusive Igneous
• Metamorphic
• Sedimentary

What type of rock looks like a piece of glass due to rapid cooling by air or water after melting?

• Intrusive Igneous

• Extrusive Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

This rock was another type of rock that was heated and compressed over time. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

In order for a metamorphic rock to form, _______ is needed.

• Pressure
• Heat 
• Heat and Pressure
• Weathering

This rock was formed by lots of fossils that settled on top of each other over time. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4