Rock Cycle Quiz

What are the three types of rocks?

• igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

• sandstone, shale, and limestone

• granite, basalt, and pumice

• marble, slate, and quartzite

Which process breaks down rocks into smaller pieces?

• weathering

• tectonic plates

• erosion

• volcanic activity

What is the process of rocks being carried away by wind, water, or ice?

• deposition

• erosion

• sedimentation

• weathering

How are sedimentary rocks formed?

• Melting and solidification of magma.

• Volcanic activity and lava flow.

• Tectonic plate movement and mountain building.

• Weathering, erosion, deposition, compaction, and cementation.

What is the process of rocks changing from one type to another due to heat and pressure?

• erosion

• weathering

• metamorphism

• melting

Which process involves the melting of rocks to form magma?

• solidification

• melting

• erosion

• weathering

What is the process of cooling and solidification of magma or lava called?

• condensation

• evaporation

• sublimation

• crystallization

Which process involves the application of extreme heat and pressure to existing rocks?

• metamorphism

• deposition

• weathering

• erosion

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• metamorphic rock

• igneous rock

• granite

• sedimentary rock

Which process involves the compaction and cementation of sediments to form rocks?

• deposition

• lithification

• erosion

• weathering