Rock Cycle

Florian discovers a rock that is broken into pieces. Each piece has several bands. Which type of rock does Florian predict these pieces will change into when subjected to heat and pressure?

• igneous

• magma

• sedimentary

• metamorphic

This image shows the rock cycle. Which event most likely occurs at point K?

• cooling

• cementing

• melting

• weathering

What happens when magma cools during the rock cycle?

• Igneous rock is formed.

• Metamorphic rock is melted.

• Sediments form sedimentary rock.

• Metamorphic rock forms sediments.

Sandstone is a sedimentary rock. Which two processes cause sand particles to form sandstone?

• cementation and cooling

• compaction and cementing

• cooling and erosion

• erosion and heating

When magma cools slowly inside the earth, we get _____ rocks with large crystals.

• extrusive igneous rocks

• Plutonic (intrusive) igneous rocks

• Basalt rocks

• Obsidian rocks

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

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

• Sedimentary
• Igneous
• Metamorphic

A model that describes the formation, breakdown, and reformation of a rock.

• Fall Zone

• Weathering/ Erosion/ Deposition

• Rock Cycle

• Soil Profile

Rock formed from sediments, such as sand, pebbles, shells and remains of dead plants / animals; often deposited in layers

• Regolith

• Sedimentary Rock

• Igneous Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

Rock formed from liquid molten rock (lava or magma) that cools slowly and hardens. Found near volcanoes and fissures; can have crystals.

• Metamorphic Rock

• Igneous Rock

• Sedimentary Rock

• Regolith Rock