Rock Cycle Quiz

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Formed above the Surface

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(b) Formed below the Earth's Surface

• Metamorphic

• Igneous-Extrusive

• Sedimentary

• Igneous-Intrusive

These are the processes that form sedimentary rock. Put them in the correct order from start to finish.

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Deposition

• Cementation

• Compaction

The processes that form igneous rocks include ​ (a)   and ​ (b)  

• melting
• cooling
• deposition
• crystallization

First step in the process of igneous rock formation

(a)  

This is made up of small pieces of rock and organic matter.

• crystals

• sediment

• magma

• horizontal bands

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

Molten or partially molten rock found under Earth's surface from which igneous rocks form.

(a)  

Match the following

• Sedimentary

• Fossils

• Igneous-Intrusive

• Glassy surface

• Metamorphic

• Large crystals

• Igneous-Extrusive

• Ribbon-like bands

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Pick TWO correct answers.

Which of the processes below are a part of igneous rock formation?

• melting

• pressure

• erosion

• solidification

Pick TWO correct answers.

Which two processes are part of metamorphic rock formation?

• heat

• pressure

• melting

• cooling

Which type of rock has a name associated with the Latin word for "fire"?

• Sedimentary

• Igneous

• Metamorphic