Rocks & Earth's Layers FINAL

Metamorphic rock usually forms because of which of the following?

• Decreased heat and pressure

• Decreased heat and increased pressure

• Increased heat and pressure

• Increased heat and decreased pressure

Which of the following statements best describes an extrusive igneous rock?

• It only forms below Earth's surface.

• It only forms above Earth's surface.

• It can form either above or below Earth's surface.

• Below the Earth's crust.

Liam, David, and Rohan are studying a map of their local area. They are trying to determine where regional metamorphism is most likely to occur. Where should they look?

• At Liam's house (location P)

• At the local park (location Q)

• At the nearby mountain range (location R)

• At David's school (location S)

Granite is an igneous rock with relatively large crystals. Which of the following best describes granite?

• It is an obtrusive igneous rock.

• It is an intrusive igneous rock.

• It is an extrusive igneous rock.

• It is a destructive igneous rock.

Which of the following processes form sedimentary rock?

• Weathering, Compaction, Melting, Erosion

• Weathering, Compaction, Erosion, Cooling

• Melting, Cementation, Heat and Pressure, Compaction

• Weathering, Erosion, Compaction, Cementation

Which of the following statements is true?

• Sedimentary rock forms when igneous rock is exposed to heat and pressure.

• Igneous rock forms when sedimentary rock melts and then cools and hardens.

• Metamorphic rock forms when igneous rock melts and then cools and hardens.

• Igneous rock forms when metamorphic rock is exposed to heat and pressure.

Which of the following is a characteristic of sedimentary rocks?

• They are formed by the cooling and solidifying of molten materials.

• They are formed by the accumulation and consolidation of sediments.

• They are formed by the alteration of existing rocks by heat and pressure.

• They are formed by the crystallization of minerals from water.

Which of the following best describes how igneous rocks are formed?

• They are formed by the accumulation and consolidation of sediments.

• They are formed by the cooling and solidifying of molten materials.

• They are formed by the alteration of existing rocks by heat and pressure.

• They are formed by the crystallization of minerals from water.

Which of the following processes is involved in the formation of metamorphic rocks?

• Weathering and erosion

• Compaction and cementation

• Heat and pressure

• Crystallization and solidification

Which of the following is a characteristic of igneous rocks?

• They are formed by the cooling and solidifying of molten materials.

• They are formed by the accumulation and consolidation of sediments.

• They are formed by the alteration of existing rocks by heat and pressure.

• They are formed by the crystallization of minerals from water.