Rock Cycle Quiz

What is the process by which magma cools to form igneous rock?

• Melting

• Compaction

• Pressure

• Cooling

Which type of rock is formed through the compaction of sediment?

• Magma

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

What is the name for the layers of sedimentary rock seen in the Grand Canyon?

• Strata

• Limestone

• Magma

• Igneous

What process is responsible for the formation of metamorphic rock?

• Melting

• Compaction

• Pressure

• Cooling

What is the term for metamorphic rocks that have minerals aligned in a foliated pattern?

• Strata

• Limestone

• Foliated

• Sedimentary