Shale is a rock that forms when clay and silt particles are compacted and cemented. It is composed of many thin, parallel layers. What type of rock is it?
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Igneous plutonic.
Igneous volcanic.
Sedimentary.
Metamorphic foliated.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do igneous rocks form?
Through the compaction and cementation of sediment.
Through the weathering and erosion of existing rocks.
Through the cooling and hardening of magma or lava.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Which statement correctly describes the difference between magma and lava?
Magma exists in the solid state, while lava exists in the molten or liquid state.
Magma is located in Earth’s interior, while lava is located on Earth’s surface.
Magma is composed of inorganic matter, while lava is composed of organic matter.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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During the rock cycle, sediment is transported by natural forces from one place to another.
Which process does this best describe?
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Pumice is a highly porous volcanic rock. It forms when lava containing a large amount of dissolved gas is ejected from a volcano. As the lava cools and hardens, the gas escapes, forming bubbles that are preserved in the solid rock. What type of rock is it?
Igneous plutonic
Igneous volcanic
Sedimentary
Metamorphic
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do metamorphic rocks form?
Through the cooling and solidification of lava or magma.
Through the compaction and cementation of sediment.
Through the heating and squeezing of existing rocks.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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During the rock cycle, sediment is created when wind or water breaks down existing rocks. Which process does this best describe?
Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Transportation
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