Weathering and erosion of rock forms ​ (a)  

• sediments
• magma
• pressure
• sedimentary rock

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Use the chart to match the following.

• Sedimentary Rock

• Formed when magma cools

• Metamorphic Rock

• Formed by heat and pressure

• Igneous Rock

• Formed by compaction and cementation

Read the Rock Cycle and answer. How is sediment formed?

• Through weathering and erosion

• Through melting and cooling

• Through heat and pressure

• Through compaction and cementation

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Melted rock is called _________.

When rock is broken down or worn away by some natural process.

• melting

• erosion

• weathering

• compaction

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When small rock is carried away to another place.

• compaction

• cementation

• weathering

• erosion

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When small rock is pressed together so hard, it becomes "glued" together.

• cementation

• compaction

• cooling

• magma

How is sediment turned into sedimentary rock?

• melting

• compaction and cementation

• Heat and pressure

• cooling

What kinds of rock can change into other kinds of rock?

• Metamorphic

• All of them

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

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What kinds of rock can be turned into sediments?

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• All of them

• Metamorphic rock

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