Lesson 5: Geological Processes

What type of rock forms from cementation and compaction close to or on earth's surface?

• Sedimentary
• Metamorphic
• Igneous

What type of rock forms from heat and pressure deep inside earth's surface?

• Sedimentary
• Metamorphic
• Igneous

What type of rock forms from lava that has cooled at or near earth's surface?

• Sedimentary
• Metamorphic
• Igneous

The ______ is the thin outer layer of solid rock around the Earth.

• biosphere

• core

• mantle

• crust

Scientists believe Earth's tectonic plates were once connected as one supercontinent called:

• Pangaea

• Galapagos

• North America

• Seven lands

All rocks ____ been melted or molten at some time.

• Have never

• Have

Metamorphic rocks are made from a combination of pressure and ____.

• Sand

• Ice

• Heat

• Sediment

The surface of the Earth is made up of huge rocks called ____.

• Tectonic Plates

• Continents

• Mountains

• Countries

Which kinds of rocks form from being changed by HEAT and PRESSURE?

• Sedimentary Rock

• Igneous Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

Which kind of rocks form from magma or lavaCOOLING and HARDENING?

• Sedimentary Rock

• Igneous Rock

• Metamorphic Rock