Rock Cycle

What is the process called that moves small pieces of Earth's surface to another location?

• deposition
• weathering
• river flow
• erosion

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NGSS.4-ESS2-1

Having visible layers would identified a rock as ​ (a)   . Rocks that are cooled lava or magma are ​ (b)   rock. Intense heat and pressure allows for ​ (c)   rock to form.

• sedimentary
• igneous
• metamorphic

Thinking about sedimentary rock, the oldest layers are found

• on the top most layer

• in the middle of other layers

• all layers are the same age

• towards the bottom

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

In which type of rock might you see a fossil?

• Marble

• Igneous rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

The process by which igneous rocks are formed...

• heat and pressure
• melting and cooling
• weathering and erosion

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

• erosion

• weathering

• sediments

Molten rock below the Earth's surface is called...

• Magma

• Lava

• Goo

• Really hot goo

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-ESS1-4

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

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

These Rocks are form from layers of sediment over Millions of years

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Sedimentary