Rock Cycle Assessment

The process of sediments becoming "glued" together is called

• A. compaction

• B. weathering

• C. cementation

• D. erosion

Rocks formed under great pressure without heat are called

• A. igneous

• B. sedimentary

• C. metamorphic

• D. compaction

Molten rock material found on Earth's surface is called

• A. lava

• B. sedimentary

• C. magma

• D. metamorphic

The rock cycle is the

• A. process by which rocks are created from dirt

• B. process by which rocks are formed from dead plants and animals

• C. process that forms and recycles different rocks

• D. circular path in which rocks travel

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

What is/are the process/es that helps form existing rock into metamorphic rock?

• A. weathering and Erosion

• B. Melting

• C. Compaction and Cementation

• D. Heat and Pressure

What is/are the process/es that help/s form existing rock into sedimentary rock?

• Weathering

• Compaction

• Erosion

• All of these are correct

What rock may contain fossils?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Compaction

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What type of rock will have banded (ribbon-like) layers?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Compaction

What type of rock that has cooled fast may look like glass?

• Igneous

• Sedimentary

• Metamorphic

• Compaction

Which of the following is NOT a way sediments are moved?

• A. weathering

• B. deposition

• C. erosion