Tectonic Plates & Rock Cycle

Which type of rock results from cooling & crystallization of magma?

• Igneous
• Metamorphic
• Sedimentary
• Extrusive

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Which type of rock forms from extreme heat and pressure?

• Igneous
• Sedimentary
• Organic
• Metamorphic

A metamorphic rock changes into liquid rock (magma) by what process?

• Cooling

• Extreme heat and pressure
• Compaction and cementation
• Melting

True/False: Melting of rock takes place inside of earth, with the energy coming from the core.

• True
• False

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-3

When sediments are pressed together tightly to make sedimentary rock, this is called ____________.

• Compaction & Cementation

• Weathering
• Erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

This rock was found near the mouth of a volcano. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

Why does oceanic crust sink below continental crust at a subduction zone?

• Because continental crust is more dense than oceanic crust

• Because oceanic crust is less dense than continental crust

• Because oceanic crust is more dense than continental crust

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Tall mountains, like Mt. Everest, form at _______ boundaries.

• Divergent

• Convergent (continental-oceanic)

• Convergent (continental-continental)

• Transform

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

This rock started as lava that cooled and then was heated and put under pressure over time. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous
• Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

This igneous rock started as molten magma. What processes did it go through to become an igenous rock?

• Compaction & Cementation

• Cooling & Crystalization

• Deformation (Heat & Pressure)