Earth Science Chapters 1-3

This type of rock forms from magma.

• sedimentary rock

• metamorphic rock

• igneous rock

• rock cycle

This type of rock forms when sediment is compacted and cemented together.

• sedimentary rock

• metamorphic rock

• igneous rock

• rock cycle

This type of rock forms when an older rock under goes heat and/or pressure.

• sedimentary rock

• metamorphic rock

• igneous rock

• rock cycle

What forms as rock melts?

• sediment

• silica

• fossils

• magma

This type of rock forms from molten rock that has cooled and become solid on Earth's surface.

• sedimentary rock

• metamorphic rock

• extrusive igneous rock

• intrusive igneous rock

This type of rock forms from cooled magma in Earth's crust.

• sedimentary rock

• metamorphic rock

• intrusive igneous rock

• extrusive igneous rock

What is true for ALL rocks?

• They all contain minerals.

• They all are solid.

• They all are foliated.

• They all are extrusive.

What is the most common type of rock on Earth's surface?

• extrusive igneous rock

• intrusive igneous rock

• metamorphic rock

• sedimentary rock

Which is an example of how sedimentary rock can give information about the past?

• by weathering into sediment

• by preserving mud cracks

• by flowing easily

• by forming long lasting formations

Only about how much of available water on Earth is fresh water?

• 97%

• 1%

• 53%

• .001%