Rocks & Rock Cycle

Rocks & Rock Cycle

8th Grade

41 Qs

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Rocks & Rock Cycle

Rocks & Rock Cycle

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8th Grade

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MS-ESS2-1, MS-ESS2-2, 4-ESS2-1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which BEST describes the rock cycle?

New rocks form from older rocks.

Lunar rocks change into terrestrial rocks.

Rocks in the ocean become rocks on land.

Layers of rock are broken by faults.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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How are sedimentary rocks, such as shale and sandstone, formed?

Particles are changed into liquids.
Particles are compressed into layers.
Particles are melted together by magma.
Particles are heated by the Sun.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In order for sediments to become rock, the sediments are generally

liquefied.
compacted.
returned to their origins.
mixed with organic material.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which processes must occur in order for an igneous rock to change into a metamorphic rock?

heating and pressure
compaction and cementation
melting and cooling
uplift and erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which process forms both metamorphic and sedimentary rock?

recrystallization
heating
weathering
compacting

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When buried sediments are subjected to pressure, the mineral grains are squeezed together. This causes

layers to rise to the surface
new rock to be formed
earthquakes
volcanoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which processes change magma into igneous rock?

weathering and erosion
heat and pressure
compaction and cementation
cooling and crystallization

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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