Rock Cycle & Types

A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition is referring to

• rock
• streak
• mineral
• non silicate mineral

Limestone is a(n)

• igneous rock.

• metamorphic rock.

• sedimentary rock.

Coal is a(n)

• igneous rock.

• metamorphic rock.

• sedimentary rock.

Marble is a(n)

• igneous rock.

• metamorphic rock.

• sedimentary rock.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Sandstone is a(n)

• igneous rock.

• metamorphic rock.

• sedimentary rock.

Slate is a(n)

• igneous rock.

• metamorphic rock.

• sedimentary rock.

Obsidian is a(n)

• igneous rock.

• metamorphic rock.

• sedimentary rock.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

Granite is a(n)

• igneous rock.

• metamorphic rock.

• sedimentary rock.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What type of rock can turn into a metamorphic rock?

• Igneous only
• Sedimentary only
• Metamorphic only
• Any type of rock

What process is used to form sedimentary rocks?

• Lava cools and hardens to form a rock.
• Bits of sand and gravel form layers that turn into rock from pressure.
• Extreme heat and pressure from inside the Earth turn rocks into new rocks.
• Magma trapped under the Earth's surface cools and solidifies.