types of rocks

Sedimentary and Igneous rock can change into Metamorphic rock through

• Weathering and settling
• Cooling and hardening
• Erosion and cementing
• Pressure and heating

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Igneous rock is formed from cooling magma.

• TRUE
• FALSE

Which process is an important step in making all sedimentary rock?

• erosion
• intense heat
• compaction
• weathering

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?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

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

• Acceleration

• Friction

• Pressure

• Centrifugal force

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What process is used to form metamorphic rocks?

• Lava cools and hardens to form a rock.

• Bits of sand gravel form layers that turn into rock from pressure.

• I don't know :(

• Extreme heat and pressure from inside the Earth turns rocks into new rocks.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What type of rock is made from magma?

• SEDIMENTARY

• METAMORPHIC

• IGNEOUS

What type of rock is made of tiny fragments of rocks?

• SEDIMENTARY

• IGNEOUS

• METAMORPHIC

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1