A metamorphic rock can be formed using a variety of energy forms. It can use solar energy from the sun to heat the ground and water on Earth. This causes air currents to form and eventually wind and weather. These forces, along with gravity, combine to break down existing rock into sediments. Erosion (caused by gravitational energy and solar energy) carries the sediments to the rivers and oceans where they are deposited. Chemical energy also combines with these sediments in the ocean to create chemicals that cement the sediments together to begin the formation of sedimentary rocks. Gravity also pulls down sediments and causes them to form layers. These sedimentary rocks, inside the earth, are then exposed to increased heat and pressure from gravity and the layers of the earth pressing on the rocks. Folding and faulting, along with the pressure involved causes the rocks to change shape and form. This produces rocks that have a variety of folds and changes. After this, our sedimentary rock can be exposed to the extreme internal heat of the Earth and melt. When rock melts, it becomes MAGMA. This heat energy changes the solid rock to a liquid form. Once a liquid forms as MAGMA, it can cool inside or outside the earth through the process of CRYSTALLIZATION. Heat is given back to the atmosphere as magma cools into extrusive igneous rocks. This heat will then combine with solar energy to create weather and start the process all over again. How is energy recycled through the rock cycle?

It starts with the sun heating the atmosphere and Earth creating weather and then eventually the heat is released back to the atmosphere when magma cools.

Energy is not recycled through the rock cycle.

Energy gets destroyed once sedimentary rock is transformed into metamorphic rock.

Rock Cycle Test Review

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which material is being formed through weathering and erosion?

Igneous

Magma

Sediments

Sedimentary

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a sedimentary rock become a metamorphic rock?

Heat and pressure

Melting and cooling

Weathering/Erosion and Cementation

Cycling

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does an igneous rock become a sedimentary rock?

Heat and pressure

Melting and cooling

Weathering/Erosion and Cementation

Cycling

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does a metamorphic rock become an igneous rock?

Heat and pressure

Melting and cooling

Weathering/Erosion and Cementation

Cycle

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which missing rock type is the arrow pointing at?

Igneous

Sedimentary

Metamorphic

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which missing rock type is the arrow pointing at?

Igneous

Sedimentary

Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This is the type of rock that forms from magma or lava hardening.

Igneous rock

Sedimentary rock

Metamorphic rock

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Which material is being formed through weathering and erosion?

How does a sedimentary rock become a metamorphic rock?

How does an igneous rock become a sedimentary rock?

How does a metamorphic rock become an igneous rock?

Which missing rock type is the arrow pointing at?

Which missing rock type is the arrow pointing at?

This is the type of rock that forms from magma or lava hardening.

According to the diagram, what process is shown by letter A?

According to the diagram, what process is shown by letter B?

Ice forms in the cracks of a basalt rock formation and breaks some rock into smaller pieces. At which point in the cycle shown above would the process of breaking
down rocks occur?

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Rock Cycle Test Review

20 questions

Which material is being formed through weathering and erosion?

How does a sedimentary rock become a metamorphic rock?

How does an igneous rock become a sedimentary rock?

How does a metamorphic rock become an igneous rock?

Which missing rock type is the arrow pointing at?

Which missing rock type is the arrow pointing at?

This is the type of rock that forms from magma or lava hardening.

According to the diagram, what process is shown by letter A?

According to the diagram, what process is shown by letter B?

Ice forms in the cracks of a basalt rock formation and breaks some rock into smaller pieces. At which point in the cycle shown above would the process of breaking down rocks occur?

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Ice forms in the cracks of a basalt rock formation and breaks some rock into smaller pieces. At which point in the cycle shown above would the process of breaking
down rocks occur?