The Rock Cycle: Erosion and Weathering

Which type of rock is pictured here?

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Magma

Which TWO types of weathering are shown in the picture above? (Select two of the options below)

• Biological

• Physical

• Chemical

The image above shows the transformation of an __________ rock into a __________ rock.

• Metamorphic; Sedimentary

• Sedimentary; Igneous

• Igneous; Metamorphic

Which process is being shown in this image?

• Erosion

• Evaporation

• Eruption

• Escalating

These rocks are all examples of _____________ rocks.

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

• Molten

The image above shows the effects that rain has on a concrete block. This type of weathering is referred to as _____________ weathering.

• Physical

• Biological

• Chemical

• Heat

Which type of rock is pictured here?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Ash

This is an example of biological weathering. What has caused the split in the rock?

• Weather

• Fire

• Wildlife

• Plants

The transformation between these two rocks would take thousands of years AND which two following forces? (Select two answers from the list below)

• Heat

• Electricity

• Cold

• Pressure

TRUE OR FALSE: Igneous rocks are formed when magma cools and hardens.

• True

• False