Rock Notes Review! (2/6)

What is a rock?

• A. A natural, solid mixture of minerals or grains.

• B. A liquid component of the Earth's surface.

• C. A biological organism found in nature.

• D. A synthetic material created by humans.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major types of rocks?

• A. Igneous

• B. Sedimentary

• C. Metamorphic

• D. Volcanic

Igneous rocks form from which of the following?

• A. Magma or lava that has been cooled and hardened.

• B. Sediment that has been compressed and cemented.

• C. Organic material that has been fossilized.

• D. Minerals that have been melted and reshaped.

What is the difference between lava and magma?

• A. Lava is found beneath the Earth's surface, and magma is on the Earth's surface.

• B. Lava is a type of sediment, and magma is molten rock.

• C. Lava is molten rock that erupts from volcanoes on Earth's surface, and magma is beneath the Earth's surface.

• D. Lava and magma are the same and the terms can be used interchangeably.

What is the initial phase in the creation of sedimentary rocks?

• A. Compaction

• B. Cementation

• C. Weathering

• D. Metamorphism

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What is the process called where sediment is laid down in a new location?

• A. Erosion

• B. Deposition

• C. Compaction

• D. Cementation

During the formation of sedimentary rocks, what is the process called where the minerals crystallize between the sediment to harden into the new rock?

• A. Erosion

• B. Deposition

• C. Compaction

• D. Cementation

What is the first step in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Compaction

• Cementation

• Weathering

• Erosion

Which of the following is NOT a step in the formation of sedimentary rocks?

• Deposition

• Melting

• Compaction

• Cementation

Metamorphic rocks form under conditions of extreme:

• Heat and moisture

• Pressure and moisture

• Temperature and pressure

• Temperature and humidity