Rocks and Geological Processes

Which type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Minerals

Which type of rock is formed from the accumulation and compaction of sediments?

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Minerals

What is the process called when rocks are broken down into smaller pieces by physical or chemical means?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Lithification

Which type of rock is formed from the alteration of existing rocks due to heat and pressure?

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Minerals

What is the process called when sediments are transported and moved by wind, water, or ice?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Lithification

Which type of rock is formed from the crystallization of minerals from a solution or melt?

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Igneous rock

• Minerals

What is the process called when sediments are dropped or laid down in a new location?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Lithification

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is NOT a geological process?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Photosynthesis

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

Which of these contains the steps of the scientific method in the correct order?

• Ask a question, do background research, state your hypothesis, conduct an experiment, analyze data, make a conclusion

• State your hypothesis, ask a question, do background research, conduct an experiment, analyze data, make a conclusion

• Ask a question, state your hypothesis, do background research, conduct an experiment, make a conclusion, analyze data

• State your hypothesis, ask a question, do background research, make a conclusion, conduct an experiment, analyze data

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Which of these describes a Divergent Plate boundary?

• When two plates move up and down

• When the plates are still

• When two plates come together

• When two plates push apart