Review of Sedimentary and Metamorphic Rocks

Fossils are only found in sedimentary rocks.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Name this rock.

• lithographic limestone
• breccia
• coal
• conglomerate

what kind of rock is formed when debris is buried, compresses and cemented together? 

• Metmaorphic
• Magma
• Sedimetnary
• Igneous

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

_{Sedimentary Rocks are often made up of other rocks and minerals.}

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The metamorphic rock __________ usually forms when limestone is subjected to heat and pressure deep beneath the surface.

• marble
• slate
• sandstone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Metamorphic rocks are foliated if their mineral grains are arranged randomly.

• true
• false

Because the foliated metamorphic rock __________ splits easily into flat pieces, it is used for roofing material.

• marble
• slate
• sandstone

Metamorphic rock can form out of other metamorphic rock.

• true
• false

The deeper a rock is buried in the crust, the greater the pressure on that rock.

• true
• false

The process in which dissolved minerals crystallize and glue sediment together.

• cementation
• deposition
• organic rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2