The Cycling of Earth's Materials Quiz

What are the three main types of rocks involved in the rock cycle?

• Magma, shale, and marble

• Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic

• Granite, limestone, and slate

• Volcanic, sedimentary, and crystalline

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Explain the process of weathering and how it contributes to the rock cycle.

• Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, which then contribute to the formation of sedimentary rocks in the rock cycle.

• Weathering breaks down rocks into smaller pieces, which then contribute to the formation of metamorphic rocks in the rock cycle.

• Weathering turns rocks into liquid form, which then contributes to the formation of igneous rocks in the rock cycle.

• Weathering has no impact on the rock cycle.

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How are extrusive rocks formed and where are they typically found?

• Extrusive rocks are formed from sediment that compacts and hardens over time, and are typically found in mountainous regions.

• Extrusive rocks are formed from lava that cools quickly on the Earth's surface and are typically found near volcanic areas or along the ocean floor.

• Extrusive rocks are formed from the remains of ancient plants and animals, and are typically found in deserts.

• Extrusive rocks are formed from molten metal that solidifies deep within the Earth, and are typically found in underground caves.

Describe the process of erosion and its role in the cycling of earth's materials.

• Erosion transports sediments and nutrients, contributing to the formation of new landforms and the replenishment of soil.

• Erosion causes the earth's materials to stay in one place and never move

• Erosion only occurs in deserts and has no impact on the cycling of earth's materials

• Erosion is a slow process that has no effect on the formation of new landforms

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What is the difference between intrusive and extrusive rocks?

• Location of formation

• Color of the rocks

• Age of the rocks

• Type of minerals in the rocks

What is the role of heat and pressure in the rock cycle?

• Causing rocks to disappear

• Creating new types of animals

• Changing the color of the rocks

• Transforming one type of rock into another

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What are the different agents of erosion and how do they contribute to the process?

• Fire, lightning, and earthquakes

• Plants, animals, and humans

• Sun, moon, and stars

• Water, wind, ice, and gravity

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Explain the concept of deposition and its significance in the cycling of earth's materials.

• Deposition is the process of adding air to a landform, and it is significant in the cycling of earth's materials as it contributes to weathering.

• Deposition is the process of removing sediments from a landform, and it is significant in the cycling of earth's materials as it leads to erosion.

• Deposition is the process of adding sediments, soil, and rocks to a landform or landmass, and it is significant in the cycling of earth's materials as it contributes to the formation of sedimentary rocks.

• Deposition is the process of adding water to a landform, and it is significant in the cycling of earth's materials as it causes flooding.

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How do sedimentary rocks form and what role do they play in the rock cycle?

• Sedimentary rocks form from the cooling and solidification of magma and play a role in the rock cycle by being uplifted and folded into mountains

• Sedimentary rocks form from the metamorphism of existing rocks and play a role in the rock cycle by being subducted into the mantle

• Sedimentary rocks form from volcanic activity and play no role in the rock cycle

• Sedimentary rocks form from the accumulation and compression of sediments over time. They play a role in the rock cycle by being weathered and eroded into sediments, which can then be compacted and cemented to form new sedimentary rocks.

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Describe the process of metamorphism and its impact on the rock cycle.

• Metamorphism is the process of rocks turning into igneous rocks.

• Metamorphism is the process of rocks turning into sedimentary rocks.

• Metamorphism is the process of rocks staying the same without any changes.

• Metamorphism is the process of rocks undergoing changes in mineral composition and texture due to heat, pressure, and chemical reactions. This process impacts the rock cycle by transforming existing rocks into metamorphic rocks, which can then undergo further changes through the rock cycle.

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