Lithosphere Unit (Earth's Layers, Rock Cycle, Plate Tectonics)

A rock formed from fragments of other rocks that accumulate over time is called

• Metamorphic Rock

• Sedimentary Rock

• Extrusive Rock

• Igneous Rock

As magma and lava cools and crystallizes, what type of rock will form?

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Igneous

• Basalt

Which of the following is formed by tremendous heat and pressure?

• Igneous Rock

• Sedimentary Rock

• Metamorphic Rock

• Pimples

Which layer of earth is the hottest?

• Inner core

• Mantle

• Lithosphere

• Crust

Fossils are only found in

• Sedimentary rocks

• Foliated Metamorphic rocks

• Igneous Rocks

• Nonfoliated Metamorphic rocks

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

A plate boundary where two plates move away from each other is called

• Divergent Boundary

• Convergent Boundary

• Transform Boundary

• Subduction

A plate Boundary where two plates move toward each other is called

• Convergent Boundary

• Divergent Boundary

• Transform Boundary

• Subduction

What type of rock can turn into a metamorphic rock?

• Igneous only

• Sedimentary only

• Metamorphic only

• Any type of rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

The process that breaks down rocks and other materials on Earth's surface is called

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Deposition

• Decomposition

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

A cliff formed near the ocean. Which statement best describes how this cliff formed?

• Warm air melted the rock.

• Sun rays evaporated the rock.

• Ocean waves washed away rock.

• Plant roots pushed away the rock

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2