Rock Transformations 1-4 Quiz

What is the rock type formed when sediment is pressed and glued together?

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Volcanic rock

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What is the process of sediment being buried and pressed together called?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Compaction

• Cementation

What is the process of sediment being glued together called?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Compaction

• Cementation

What is the rock type formed when magma cools and becomes solid?

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Volcanic rock

How do rocks form in different ways?

• Through erosion

• Through compaction

• Through weathering

• Through different processes

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What type of rock is formed when sediment is compacted and cemented together?

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Volcanic rock

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What type of rock is formed when magma cools and hardens?

• Metamorphic rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Igneous rock

• Volcanic rock

How long does it take for each rock layer to form?

• Thousands of years

• Millions of years

• Hundreds of years

• Billions of years

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Why is it difficult to observe rocks forming in nature?

• Because rocks form too quickly

• Because rocks form underground

• Because rocks form in water

• Because rocks form in space

What is the process of sediment being buried and pressed together called?

• Weathering

• Erosion

• Compaction

• Cementation