Metamorphic Rocks and The Rock Cycle

This rock was another type of rock that was heated and compressed over time. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

This rock started as molten magma. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

This rock was formed by smaller pieces of rock that settled at the bottom of a lake millions of years ago. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

What are the 3 major types of rocks?

• Igneous, Metamorphic, Sedimentary
• Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation
• magma, lava, crystals

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

• extrusion

• erosion

• crystallization

• intrusion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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

• compaction & cementation

• weather & erosion

• heat & pressure

• melting

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

This rock formed when bits of other rocks became pressed into a solid. What type of rock is it?

• Sedimentary Rock
• Metamorphic Rock
• Igneous Rock

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NGSS.4-ESS1-1

When sediments are pressed together tightly, this is called ____________.

• Compaction
• Cementation
• Weathering
• Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

An igneous rock containing large crystals is most likely a(n)

• Chemical Rock

• Foliated Rock

• Extrusive Rock

• Intrusive Rock

A metamorphic rock in which the grains line up in parallel bands is a

• Clastic Rock

• Nonclastic Rock

• Nonfoliated Rock

• Foliated Rock