Ch. 7 Review

What is the hardest mineral on the Mohs scale?

• quartz

• topaz

• emerald

• diamond

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

• igneous rock

• sedimentary rock

• metamorphic rock

• granite

Which process involves the weathering, erosion, and deposition of sediments to form rock layers?

• deposition

• sedimentation

• erosion

• weathering

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

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

• igneous rock

• metamorphic rock

• sedimentary rock

• volcanic rock

Which process involves the alteration of existing rock due to heat and pressure?

• deposition

• metamorphism

• weathering

• erosion

What is the process called when a sedimentary rock is subjected to high temperatures and pressures, causing it to change into a new type of rock?

• metamorphism

• erosion

• deposition

• weathering

Which type of rock is formed from the recrystallization of existing rock under high temperatures and pressures?

• igneous rock

• sedimentary rock

• volcanic rock

• metamorphic rock

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

• weathering

• sedimentation

• deposition

• erosion

Which type of rock is formed from the solidification of molten rock material?

• volcanic rock

• metamorphic rock

• sedimentary rock

• igneous rock

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

• weathering

• deposition

• transportation

• erosion

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4