Rock Cycle Bell Ringer

This is the continuous process of rock changing from one type to another.

• Igneous rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

• Metamorphic rocks

• Rock Cycle

When sediment is compacted and cemented, ___________ rock ALWAYS forms.

When magma or lava is cooled and hardened, ___________ rock ALWAYS forms.

When any kind of rock undergoes intense heat and pressure deep underground, ___________ rock ALWAYS forms.

When any kind of rock melts, ___________ ALWAYS forms.

Answer explanation

Magma forms when rock melts. This can only occur deep underground in the mantle. Remember, when magma erupts onto Earth's surface at volcanoes, fissures, or hotspots, it is then called lava.

When any kind of rock is broken down into smaller pieces, ___________ ALWAYS forms.

Answer explanation

Magma forms when rock melts. This can only occur deep underground in the mantle. Remember, when magma erupts onto Earth's surface at volcanoes, fissures, or hotspots, it is then called lava.

Metamorphic rock has to melt in order to form.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Metamorphic rock undergoes intense heat and pressure, but it does not melt. The only rock type that requires melting is igneous.

What kind of rock(s) may contain fossils?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

What kind of rock(s) may contain layers?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-4

Which kind of rock has ribbon like, wavy layers?

• Igneous

• Metamorphic

• Sedimentary

Answer explanation

Sedimentary rock has straight layers.