Metamorphic, Igneous and Sedimentary Rock

Which of the following types of rocks is formed when extreme heat and pressure are combined?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

Which type of rock is formed when rocks are melted deep in the Earth and cool to form new rocks?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Sandstone

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What condition is required for piles of sediment to become a sedimentary rock?

• High pressure/compaction

• Low temperature

• Cool Air

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What happens to sedimentary and metamorphic rocks when igneous rocks are formed?

• They become ashes.

• They form sediments.

• They melt to become magma.

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What rock is made out of the process shown in the picture?

• Metamorphic Rock

• Igneous Rock

• Sedimentary Rock

• Minerals

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Fill in the missing step for the formation of sedimentary rock.

1. Weathering of rocks

2. ?

3. Sedimentation

4. Compression

5. Formation of new rocks

• Extreme heat

• Erosion

• Breaking down rocks

• extreme pressure

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Fill in the blank.

Sedimentary rock is a type of rock that forms when ________ of smaller pieces of rocks are pressed together.

• Layers

• Minerals

• Heat

What role does EROSION have in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Erosion breaks down rocks into smaller minerals

• Erosion moves rock sediment to the bottom of the ocean.

• Erosion does not have a role in forming sedimentary rocks.

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What are the three main types of rocks? Check all that apply.

• Heat

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Pressure

• Sedimentary

The formation of rocks happens very quickly.

• True

• False

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