Rock Cycle

Which process MOST likely formed the rock layers exposed in this canyon wall?

• deposition of sediment

• erosion by water

• weathering

• mudslides

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Which of these rocks is an igneous rock?

• Basalt- Lava from a volcano flows and cools.

• Limestone- Shells and bones are stuck together.

• Marble- Limestone is changed by heat and pressure.

• Sandstone- Sand particles are stuck together.

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Which layer is MOST likely the youngest?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

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According to the rock cycle, which of these results from thermal energy (HEAT) and forces (PRESSURE) from within the earth?

• formation of sedimentary rock

• formation of metamorphic rock

• heating and cooling

• uplift and erosion

Which sentence BEST describes a process in the rock cycle?

• Igneous rocks can become metamorphic and sedimentary rocks.

• Metamorphic rocks can form by the weathering process.

• Volcanoes can deposit sedimentary rock to form mountains.

• Sedimentary rocks can melt to become metamorphic rocks.

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How does igneous rock can change to metamorphic rock?

• Weathering, Erosion, Deposition, Compaction, and Cementation

• Melting and Cooling

• Extreme Heat and Pressure

• Forming Layers

In the Four Corners area of the southwestern United States, there are large rocky outcroppings of basalt. These were formed by ancient lava flows. Using this information, what class of rock is this?

• metamorphic

• sedimentary

• igneous

• weathered

When rock particles settle at the bottom of the ocean, they can continue to be buried by other particles. The process of cementation of these particles forms

• molten rocks

• igneous rock

• sedimentary rocks

• metamorphic rocks

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In order for boulders to become sediments, the boulders must first be

• heated and melted

• weathered and eroded

• recrystallized

• buried

Which condition is necessary for metamorphic rocks to form?

• constant weathering and erosion

• extreme pressure and heating

• rapid burial of sediments

• slow cooling of magma