Rocks and Rock Cycle

This rock was another type of rock that was heated and compressed over time. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

This rock started as molten magma but transformed after a volcano erupted. What type of rock is this?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

The process when rocks break into smaller pieces due to exposure to natural elements is called...

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

The process by which sediments move from one place to another from wind or rain is called...

• Deposition

• Erosion

• Weathering

What are the 3 major types of rocks?

• Igneous, Sedimentary, Metamorphic

• Metamorphic, Igneous, Cementation

• Magma, Lava, Crystals

• Air, Water, Earth, Fire

The process by which metamorphic rocks are formed...

• Erosion and Deposition

• Heat and Pressure

• Melting and Cooling

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What causes igneous rocks to form?

• Erosion and Weathering

• Cooling of magma or lava

• Heat and Pressure

What are the remains of plants or animals preserved in petrified form or as impressions made in rock?

• Crystals

• Fossils

• Geodes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which type of rock are fossils found in?

• Igenous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1