Which of the following are the types of rocks found on Earth?

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

• igneous

• hydraulic

• aerodynic

Which of the pictured rocks had the most coarse-grained texture?

• conglomerate

• sandstone

• flint

• granite

What best describes a mineral?

• organic solid

• definite chemical composition

• combination of rocks

• found in the ocean

Which type of rock is formed by depositing particles from a stream?

• igenous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

Which type of rock is formed by heat and pressure?

• igneous

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

Why is the term cycle used yo when referring to the rock cycle?

• It has wheels

• Rocks are round

• There is no starting or ending point

• Only applies to one type of rock

Which is the process that breaks up rock on Earth’s surface?

• deposition

• melting

• compaction

• weathering

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The name of a person that studies rocks and the earth.

• veterinarian

• geologist

• podiatrist

• teacher

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When you watch a volcano erupt molten rock, you are seeing _____

• Lava
• Magma
• Mineral Crystals
• Igneous Rocks

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The three groups of rocks are classified by

• How they form
• Color
• Grain size
• Chemical Composition